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[–] leisesprecher 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Because it's derived from the Greek kokkos, meaning berry, because the bacteria are round (like berries) and not elongated like other bacteria.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

super cool info

[–] dutchkimble@lemy.lol 3 points 3 months ago

Ah! Thank you for that knowledge