Bacteria Collection (#37)

Cold-loving extremophile bacteria, SEM
Cold-loving extremophile bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Rhodoglobus vestalii. This psychrophilic (cold-loving) bacteria was retrieved from a lake in Antarctica

Geobacter metallireducens bacterium, TEM
Geobacter metallireducens bacterium, coloured transmission electron micrograph. This anaerobic bacteriaoxidises organic compounds to form carbon dioxide

F / col TEM of Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecalis. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Enterococcus faecalis bacteria (previously known as Streptococcus faecalis)

Streptococcus mutans bacteria on tooth
Streptococcus mutans bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Streptococcus mutans bacteria adhering to the enamel of a tooth

Geobacter metallireducens bacteria, TEM
Geobacter metallireducens bacterium, coloured transmission electron micrograph. This anaerobic bacteriaoxidises organic compounds to form carbon dioxide

Resistant Streptococcus pyogenes strain
Resistant Streptococcus strain. Coloured transmission electron micrograph of a dividing Streptococcus pyogenes group A bacterium

Mycoplasma mycoides bacteria
Mycoplasma mycoides, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). M. mycoides has a very small genome (total genetic material)

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, SEM
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria (Rhizobium sp.) living on a root nodule of a runner bean plant (Phaseolus coccineus)

Root nodules of white clover

Mycoplasma bacteria, TEM
Mycoplasma bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a group of Mycoplasma sp. bacteria (orange) surrounding an infected cell (green)

Coloured SEM of streptococcus pneumoniae
False colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumonococcus), a spherical, Gram-positive bacterium associated with pneumonia in humans

Radiation resistant bacteria, SEM
Radiation resistant bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of four Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria forming a tetrad

Root nodule of pea plant

Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria
Mycoplasma genitalium, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). M. genitalium has the smallest genome (total genetic material) of all living organisms

Root nodule of white clover plant
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a root nodule on the white clover plant, Trifolium repens, caused by the nitrogen-fixing bacteria Rhizobium trifolii

Archaeoglobus bacteria
Thermophilic bacteria. False colour light micrograph of the thermophilic bacteria Archaeoglobus fulgidus. This organism occurs in hot sediments near submarine hydrothermal vents

Ultra-small extremophile bacteria, SEM
Ultra-small extremophile bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Chryseobacterium greenlandensis. This bacteria was retrieved from a 120

Legume root nodules, light micrograph
Legume root nodules. Light micrograph of sections through two root nodules from a broad bean plant (Vicia faber). These root nodules are full of nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Broad bean root nodules, light micrograph
Broad bean root nodules. Light micrograph of the sections of the root nodules of the broad bean (Vicia faber) which are full of nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Gut bacterium reproducing, TEM
Gut bacterium reproducing. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a single bacterium dividing into two identical clone daughter bacteria

Spread of disease. Conceptual computer artwork of Earth over-run with bacteria

Branhamella catarrhalis bacteria
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Branhamella catarrhalis, formerly known as Neisseria catarrhalis, a species of Gram- negative bacteria which exists as one of the commonest

Clostridium bacteria
Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, the cause of botulism food poisoning. The bacterium seen in longitudinal section at centre is in the process of

Coloured TEM of E. coli bacteria dividing
E. Coli bacteria dividing. Transmission electron micrograph of the division zone between two new Escherichia coli bacteria showing the cells undergoing binary fission

Colony of E. coli bacteria
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a colony of the rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium, Escherichia coli. E. coli, as it is commonly known, is found in the human intestines

Bacteria on skin. Computer artwork of bacteria (blue and green) on human skin. Many types of bacteria are found on human skin, especially associated with sweat glands and hair follicles

Plague bacteria. Light micrograph of Gram- stained Yersinia pestis bacteria. This bacterium is the cause of bubonic plague (generally agreed to have been the Black Death of the Middle Ages)

Legionella pneumophila bacteria

Bacteria, computer artwork
Bacteria. Computer artwork of a multitude of rod-shaped (bacillus) bacteria. Many bacteria have this shape, including Escherichia coli, which can cause food poisoning, and Bacillus anthracis

Clostridium botulinum bacteria with spores
Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, cause of botulism food poisoning in humans, in the process of sporulation (spore formation)

Bacteria in the nose, SEM
Bacteria in the nose. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria (red) on the surface of the nasal cavity. One of the squamous epithelium cells (lower centre to lower right)

Salmonella, TEM
Salmonella. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Salmonella paratyphi B bacteria (also called Salmonella schotmulleri)

F / col TEM of Haemophilus influenzae
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Haemophilus influenzae (Pfeiffers bacillus), a Gram negative, non-motile, non- sporing species of bacilli (rod-shaped bacteria). H

Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria
False colour transmission electron micrograph of the rodlike bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram negative). These bacteria are common in the soil, decomposing organic material & water

Colour SEM of Corynebacterium diphtheria
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Corynebacterium diphtheria, the Gram-positive, non-motile bacteria responsible for diphtheria

S. maltophilia bacteria, TEM
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This aerobic Gram-negative bacterium, previously known as Pseudomonas maltophilia

Acinetobacter sp. bacteria
Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a colony of Acinetobacter sp. a species of non- motile, non-sporing, Gram negative bacteria belonging to the Neisseriaceae group

Artwork of structure of a bacterium
Cutaway illustration of the internal structure of a typical bacterial cell. The bacterial cell wall (orange & brown) overlies the cytoplasmic membrane (white)

Clostridium tetani bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, a Gram- positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus (rod-shaped bacterium) that causes tetanus

Germ, conceptual computer artwork

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"Bacteria: The Microscopic Marvels of Yellowstone National Park" In the heart of Wyoming, USA lies the breathtaking Yellowstone National Park, a haven for nature enthusiasts and scientists alike. Amidst its natural wonders, one can find an extraordinary display of microbial life at the Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin. Picture No. 11675590 captures this mesmerizing sight, showcasing vibrant hues that seem to dance upon the water's surface. However, what may appear as an artistic masterpiece is actually a thriving community of bacteria. Zooming in closer with SEM C018 / 8596 reveals a neutrophil engulfing MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This image serves as a reminder of how these tiny organisms can pose significant threats to human health. Another SEM image showcases E. Coli bacteria, reminding us that not all it can harmful; some play crucial roles in our digestive system and even aid scientific research. Moving back to Yellowstone's enchantment, we encounter Salmonella bacteria through another captivating SEM photograph. These microscopic creatures serve as a stark reminder that even within such serene landscapes, dangers lurk unseen. Coloured TEM imagery introduces us to Yersinia pestis bacteria – responsible for causing devastating outbreaks like the infamous Black Death throughout history. Such visuals emphasize their intricate structures and highlight why understanding them is vital for public health efforts. Venturing beyond real-life images into computer artwork brings forth a beta DNA segment surrounded by spheres—a representation of genetic material essential for bacterial survival and reproduction. Artistic depictions also shed light on various cell types found within these microorganisms' complex world—each playing unique roles necessary for their survival and proliferation. Historical diagrams reveal cultures of Anthrax—an infectious disease with severe consequences if left unchecked—underscoring humanity's ongoing battle against bacterial infections throughout time. Tuberculosis bacteria make their appearance too—a haunting reminder that despite medical advancements, infectious diseases continue to challenge us.