Bacteriophages on Bacteria

This 3d digital illustration shows multiple bacteriophage on a rod-shaped bacteria. A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria. Bacteriophages are composed of a nucleic acid molecule surrounded by a protein structure. The distinctive collar, sheaths, spikes and tails of the bacteriophages can be seen in the image.

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