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Compared to other bacteria, it would be like a human meeting a human the size of Mount Everest.Compared to other bacteria, it would be like a human meeting a human the size of Mount Everest.

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For scientists, finding the huge, bizarrely complex microbe is like "encountering a human being ... as tall as Mount Everest.”For scientists, finding the huge, bizarrely complex microbe is like "encountering a human being ... as tall as Mount Everest.”

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The largest bacteria known to science have been discovered in the Caribbean. They're visible to the naked eye and surprisingly complex.The largest bacteria known to science have been discovered in the Caribbean. They're visible to the naked eye and surprisingly complex.

Think all bacteria are microscopic? Tell that to these centimeter-long monsters

In Science, researchers describe a “’macro’ microbe” – a giant filamentous bacterium composed of a single cell discovered in the mangroves of GuadelouIn Science, researchers describe a “’macro’ microbe” – a giant filamentous bacterium composed of a single cell discovered in the mangroves of Guadelou

Giant Bacteria Found in Guadeloupe Mangroves Challenge Traditional Concepts

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At about 1cm long, Thiomargarita magnifica is roughly 50 times larger than all other known giant bacteriaAt about 1cm long, Thiomargarita magnifica is roughly 50 times larger than all other known giant bacteria

Scientists discover world’s largest bacterium, the size of an eyelash | Microbiology | The Guardian

It looks more like a vermicelli noodle than something out of The Creature from the Black Lagoon and it has an insatiable appetite for sulphur. Meet Thiomargarita magnifica, the largest bacterium that scientists have found. It looks more like a vermicelli noodle than something out of The Creature from the Black Lagoon and it has an insatiable appetite for sulphur. Meet Thiomargarita magnifica, the largest bacterium that scientists have found. 

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Researchers found bacterial cells so large they are easily visible to the naked eye, challenging ideas about how large microbes can get.Researchers found bacterial cells so large they are easily visible to the naked eye, challenging ideas about how large microbes can get.

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Now the largest known bacteria, the filamentous T. magnifica eats sulfur, swims, and clings to marine trees.Now the largest known bacteria, the filamentous T. magnifica eats sulfur, swims, and clings to marine trees.

Giant Bacteria Visible to the Naked Eye Discovered in Mangrove Swamp

The largest bacteria known to science have been discovered in the Caribbean. They're visible to the naked eye and surprisingly complex.The largest bacteria known to science have been discovered in the Caribbean. They're visible to the naked eye and surprisingly complex.

Think all bacteria are microscopic? Tell that to these centimeter-long monsters

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You can see it with the naked eye and pick it up with a pair of tweezers -- not bad for a single bacteria.You can see it with the naked eye and pick it up with a pair of tweezers -- not bad for a single bacteria.

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The 'giant' species, called Thiomargarita magnifica, was discovered on sunken leaves in the waters of a mangrove swamp in Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean.The 'giant' species, called Thiomargarita magnifica, was discovered on sunken leaves in the waters of a mangrove swamp in Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean.

Giant bacteria FIVE THOUSAND times bigger than normal are discovered in a mangrove swamp | Daily Mail Online

Identified in a mangrove swamp, Thiomargarita magnifica is the shape and size of a human eyelash.Identified in a mangrove swamp, Thiomargarita magnifica is the shape and size of a human eyelash.

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Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp. Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is about one-third of an inch and can be seen withScientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp. Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is about one-third of an inch and can be seen with

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The largest bacteria known to science have been discovered in the Caribbean. They're visible to the naked eye and surprisingly complex.The largest bacteria known to science have been discovered in the Caribbean. They're visible to the naked eye and surprisingly complex.

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World's biggest bacterium, size of a human eyelash, found in Caribbean mangrove swamp

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium in a...WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium in a...

World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp