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Giant Microbes, E. coli
SKU: 20257
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Overview
The peritrichous flagella (the hairs which can sprout anywhere on its body) of the Escherichia coli bacterium can twirl around, propelling it forward at the bacterial-equivalent speed of a torpedo!
Many strains of E. coli are harmless, and huge numbers are present in the human and animal gut. In addition, E. coli is among the most studied of all creatures great and small. Not only is it ubiquitous, but it is simple to cultivate. Under ideal conditions it can divide every 20 minutes; a single cell can become over a billion in less than 10 hours!
GIANTmicrobes® are stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes — only a million times actual size! They're humorous, educational, and fun! Each GIANTmicrobes® comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents. They make great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humor. Collect them all!
Ages 3+
