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Created page with "== Introduction == The term "coccus" refers to any bacterium that has a spherical, ovoid, or generally round shape. Cocci are one of the three primary shapes of bacteria, the others being bacilli (rod-shaped) and spirilla (spiral-shaped). The morphology of cocci can vary significantly, and they can exist as single cells, in pairs, chains, clusters, or other arrangements. The study of cocci is essential in microbiology and medicine due to their role in various infections..."