3ds max coli bacteria cell - Escherichia coli bacteria by tartino

E. coli is a rod- shaped bacterium). Its cell membrane is covered in fine filaments called pili or fimbriae. The flagellas at the rear of each bacterium provide propulsion to make it move. E. coli is a normal component of the intestinal bacterial flora, but under certain conditions some strains can cause severe infections like gastroenteritis.