Scientists have discovered the biggest bacteria ever in history: the maximum length can reach 2 cm, and the naked eye can see

Jimu Journalist Sun Yan

Intern Zeng Zheng

Based on media reports such as the National Public Broadcasting Station, CNN and other media, according to the research results published in Science magazines on June 23, scientists found in the mangrove swamps in the Caribbean seas. The biggest bacteria ever.

Studies have shown that the maximum length of this bacteria can reach 2 cm, and the shape and size are similar to human eyelashes.

Screenshots of relevant reports (Source: National Public Broadcasting Station)

Dr. Vorland, a researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, said in an interview that this is "the biggest bacteria known to human beings so far."

"This bacteria is about 5,000 times larger than most bacteria," Valland said. He believes that this huge bacteria is equivalent to "Mount Everest in bacteria".

"In order to better understand this, let's make an example. This is like we encounter a person, he is as tall as Mount Everest." Walland continued.

It is understood that the scientist named the bacteria as gorgeous sulfuria.

The shape and size of gorgeous sulfur is similar to human eyelashes (Source: National Public Broadcasting Station)

The report pointed out that this bacteria blurred the boundaries between the primary and true eukaryotic creatures.

Petra Anne Lvin, the University of Washington University, believes that gorgeous sulfurus can not even be called microorganisms. "Because according to definition, microorganisms are very small, and it is a collective name that it is difficult for individuals to observe with the naked eye."

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