This
mixed bacteria smear contains a few bacteria colonies at the middle
of it. But, there are also many bacteria at the edge of the sample.
These bacteria are so tiny that even 1000x magnification seems insufficient.
Colony
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400x
This biggest
colony is found in the middle of the
sample. Countless bacteria gather here.
Edge of Sample
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400x
Many
bacteria are also found at the edge of the sample.
I suspect that this "concentration" of bacteria at the edge of the smear is an "artifact" of the physical nature of the drop of water/smear that was used to form the sample rather than any action on the part of the bacteria.
Streptococci
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1000x
Here, the cocci bacteria form in long chains of streptococci. These appear small even at 1000x.
Cocci
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1000x
Here are cocci bacteria from
the mixed bacteria sample. These cocci bacteria are
spherical, but they are too small to be seen clearly
Bacilli
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1000x
Bacilli appear in this picture.
However, they are not clearly visible, because they
are too small. Bacilli look like a hot-dog, and
those bacilli are linked together forming a chain.
1000x
Here is a closed-up picture of extremely tiny
bacillus. The bacillus looks like a hot-dog.
1000x
Many bacilli form a chain linking together. These
bacilli are too small to be focused clearly.