Fig. 2: A side-view of a spirochete cell which shows two axial filaments in opposing motion. One axial filament rotates in a clockwise orientation; an adjacent axial filament rotates in a counter …

Spirochete, any of a group of spiral-shaped bacteria, some of which are serious pathogens for humans, causing diseases such as syphilis, yaws, Lyme disease, and relapsing fever.

Nov 10, 2025 · Spirochetes are found globally in water, soil, and as symbionts or parasites within animals, including humans. Their structure enables them to penetrate tissues and evade …

Jun 8, 2021 · These motile, gram-negative bacilli are classified into eight genera primarily on the basis of habitat, pathogenicity, phylogeny, morphological and physiological characteristics. …

Aug 1, 2025 · Spirochetes are bacteria distinguished by their helical or spiral shape. They possess internal flagella, called axial filaments, located between their cell wall and outer …

Mar 27, 2024 · Definition of Spirochete Spirochete is a type of bacteria characterized by its elongated, helically coiled (corkscrew-shaped) morphology, belonging to the phylum …

Phylum: Spirochaetes - Bacterial cells characterized by a unique diderm (double-membrane) that gives them their Gram-negative characteristic. They are generally thin with a spiral-shaped …