Colony Morphology Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What are 5 ways to differentiate Colony Morphology?
A
Form Elevation Margin Surface Transparency Colour
2
Q
What types of forms are there?
A
Punctiform Circular Filamentous Irregular Rhizoid Spindle/Lens
3
Q
What types of elevations are there?
A
Flat Raised Convex Pulvinate Umbonate
4
Q
What types of margins are there?
A
Entire Undulate/Wavy Filamentous Lobate Errose/Serrated Curled
5
Q
What types of surfaces are there?
A
Smooth Wrinkled/Rugose Dull Rough Dry Shiny Glistening Dull
6
Q
Describe the Colonly Morphology of Escherichia coli
A
Circular form Entire margin Smooth-shiny surface Cream colour Opaque
7
Q
Describe the Colonly Morphology of Enterobacter aerogenes
A
Circular form UNDULATE margin Smooth-shiny surface Cream colour Opaque
8
Q
Describe the Colonly Morphology of Proteus vulgaris
A
Circular form Entire margin Smooth-shiny surface Dark Cream-Yellow colour Opaque
9
Q
Describe the Colonly Morphology of Enterococcus faecalis
A
Circular form Entire margin Smooth surface White colour Opaque
10
Q
Describe the Colonly Morphology of Staphyloccus aureus
A
Circular form Entire margin Smooth surface GOLDEN colour Opaque
11
Q
Describe the Colonly Morphology of Staphyloccus epidermidis
A
Punctiform form Entire margin Smooth surface White colour Opaque
