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This giant bacterium is the largest one found yet

On average, Thiomargarita magnifica measures 1 centimeter long

With an average length of 1 centimeter, Thiomargarita magnifica bacteria (several pictured) are big enough to see with the naked eye.

Tomas Tyml

By Erin Garcia de Jesús

- More than 2 years ago

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There’s a new record holder for biggest bacterium — and you don’t need a microscope to see it.