The several distinct arrangments of cocci is based on their

Explanation

The coccus shape can appear in different arrangements depending upon the plane of division. The coccus can be divided into one, two or three planes. However, random division can also occur. Staphylococci are irregular (grape-like) clusters of cocci (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus). tetrads: Tetrads are clusters of four cocci arranged within the same plane (e.g. Micrococcus sp.). Sarcina: Sarcina is a genus of bacteria that are found in cuboidal arrangements of eight cocci (e.g. Sarcina ventriculi)