Coccus Collection

Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C018 / 8596
Neutrophil engulfing MRSA. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (green) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, pink)

Cyanobacteria, SEM
Cyanobacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cyanobacteria (formally known as blue-green algae, blue). Several spores (pink) are also seen

Cochineal beetle, Dactylopius coccus, on a
Cochineal beetle, Dactylopius coccus (Coccus cacti) on a prickly pear cactus, Opuntia species. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Cochineal Insect, Coccus cacti (engraving)
5224634 Cochineal Insect, Coccus cacti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cochineal Insect, Coccus cacti)

Brown soft scale, Coccus hesperidum, on a leaf
Brown soft scale, Coccus hesperidum (Lecanium ficorum) on a leaf. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Cochineal cactus, Nopalea cochenillifera, Opuntia cochenillifera, Cactus cochenillifer, Cactus coccinellifer, Cactus a cochenilles

Domestic pig, wild boar and cochineal beetle
Domestic pig, Sus scrofa domesticus 3, wild boar, Sus scrofa 4 and cochineal beetle, Dactylopius coccus 1, 2. Cochinelle, cochon domestique, sanglier

Cochineal cactus and Kermes oak
Cochineal cactus or Indian fig opuntia, Opuntia ficus-indica, with cochineal beetle, Dactylopius coccus. Kermes beetle, Kermes vermilio, with Kermes oak, Quercus coccifera

Curtis British Entomology Plate 717
Hemiptera: *Coccus aceris, = Aleurochiton aceris (but cf. Eulecanium tiliae) [Plant: Arabis glabra (Turritis glabra, Tower Mustard)] Date: 1824-39

Sir Percy Cox
Portrait of Major-General Sir Percy Zachariah Cox (1864 - 1937), British Indian Army officer and Colonial Office administrator in the Middle East. 1922

Microscopic view of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Neisseria gonorrhoeae typically infects the mucous membranes causing infections such as urethritis, cervicitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease

Microscopic view of bacterial pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by bacterial infection. Pneumonia can be generally defined as inflammation of the lung parenchyma

Microscopic view of Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus. Pneumococcus is a Gram-positive coccus shaped pathogenic bacteria which causes many types of pneumococcal infections in

Microscopic view of diplococcus bacterium

Microscopic view of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is a bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans

Microscopic view of streptococcus

A colorized scanning electron micrograph of a white blood cell eating MRSA
A colorized scanning electron micrograph of a white blood cell eating an antibiotic resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, commonly known as MRSA

Microscopic view of cocci bacterium

Scanning electron micrograph of a human neutrophil ingesting MRSA

Microscopic view of staphylococcus

Scanning electron micrograph of Staphylococcus and a dead human neutrophil
Scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and a dead human neutrophil

Microscopic view of corncob formation in dental plaque, believed to be limited to strains of Corynebacterium matruchotii and Streptococcus sanguis

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C017 / 7137
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-positive coccus (round) bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals

Coccus bacteria, artwork F007 / 6761
Coccus bacteria, Computer artwork

Coccus bacteria, artwork F007 / 6744
Coccus bacteria, Computer artwork

Bacteria shapes, artwork F007 / 9891
Computer artwork showing the three basic forms of bacteria: in the front (red) spirochetes), in the middle (green) bacilli and in the background (blue) cocci

MRSA and dead neutrophil, SEM C018 / 8601
MRSA and dead neutrophil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, yellow) and a dead neutrophil white blood cell (red)

Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C018 / 8597
Neutrophil engulfing MRSA. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (bottom) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, yellow)

Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria C014 / 2577
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria, computer artwork. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, orange) is a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium, shown here on a filamentous surface

Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria C014 / 2578
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria, computer artwork. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, orange) is a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium, shown here on a filamentous surface

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C017 / 7138
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-positive coccus (round) bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C017 / 7136
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-positive coccus (round) bacteria are found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, TEM C016 / 9458
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Staphylococcus aureus bacterium (round) in skin tissue. S

MRSA bacteria, SEM C016 / 9422
MRSA bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, round) bacteria

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, TEM C016 / 9457
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Staphylococcus aureus bacterium (blue) in skin tissue. S

Gonorrhoea bacteria, TEM C016 / 9425
Gonorrhoea bacteria. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a diplococcal pair of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. N. gonorrhoeae is the bacteria that is responsible for the sexually transmitted

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, TEM C016 / 9455
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria four hours after infection of pulmonary epithelial cells. S

MRSA bacteria, SEM C016 / 9421
MRSA bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, round) bacteria

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, TEM C016 / 9456
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria four hours after infection of pulmonary epithelial cells. S

MRSA bacteria, SEM C018 / 0306
MRSA bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, round). MRSA is a gram-positive

Drinking Yoghurt (LM) C014 / 1690
Drinking yoghurt. Light micrograph of natural drinking yoghurt under differential interference contrast. The bead-like bacteria is lactococcus and the smooth rod-like bacteria is lactobacillus

Drinking Yoghurt (LM) C014 / 1691
Drinking yoghurt. Light micrograph of natural drinking yoghurt under differential interference contrast. The bead-like bacteria is lactococcus and the smooth rod-like bacteria is lactobacillus

Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C017 / 8301
Neutrophil engulfing MRSA. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (purple) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, yellow)

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8066
Insect illustrations, 19th century. These insects include (from top to bottom): two mantids (Mantis oratoria, now Iris oratoria; and Mantis siccifolia), a cricket (Gryllus montrosus)

Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria C013 / 9375
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria, computer artwork. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, orange) is a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium, shown here on a filamentous surface

Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria C013 / 6215
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria, computer artwork. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, orange) is a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium, shown here on a filamentous surface

Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria C013 / 6216
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria, computer artwork. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, orange) is a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium, shown here on a filamentous surface

Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria C013 / 6214
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA bacteria, computer artwork. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, orange) is a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium, shown here on a filamentous surface

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"Coccus: A Microscopic World Unveiled" In the realm of microbiology, coccus-shaped organisms have captivated scientists for centuries. From the captivating images of a neutrophil engulfing MRSA under SEM C018 / 8596 to the intricate details of cyanobacteria observed through SEM, these tiny entities continue to astound us. Gonorrhoea bacteria, as seen under TEM, remind us of the constant battle between humans and infectious diseases. Their resilient nature challenges our medical advancements and urges us to seek innovative solutions. Beyond their role in disease, coccus species also find themselves entwined with other living organisms. The cochineal beetle (Dactylopius coccus) delicately perches on plants like Nopalea cochenillifera and Kermes oak, leaving behind vibrant red pigments that have fascinated artists throughout history. The enchanting world of cochineal insects doesn't stop there; they form an intriguing relationship with domestic pigs and wild boars. These animals unknowingly become hosts for the beetles while roaming freely in their natural habitats. As we delve deeper into this microscopic universe, we encounter fascinating creatures such as brown soft scale (Coccus hesperidum), which thrives on leaves and contributes to ecological balance within its ecosystem. Even historical figures like Sir Percy Cox recognized the significance of these minuscule beings. His admiration is evident in Curtis British Entomology Plate 717—an exquisite engraving capturing the beauty and intricacy of a Cochineal Insect (Coccus cacti). Through scientific exploration aided by advanced imaging techniques, we uncover hidden wonders that exist beyond our naked eye's perception. Coccus species remind us that even in their smallness lies immense complexity—a testament to nature's ingenuity and resilience.