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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Bacterial Morphology
    • Colony Development

    Background:

    • Proteus mirabilis is known for its swarming motility.
    • Bacterial macrocolonies display diverse architectures.
    • Understanding colony development is crucial for microbial ecology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the structural organization of Proteus mirabilis macrocolonies.
    • To identify distinct subpopulations and their spatial arrangement within colonies.
    • To describe the unique architectonics of swarming bacterial colonies.

    Main Methods:

    • Culturing Proteus mirabilis on solid media.
    • Microscopic observation of macrocolony structure.
    • Analysis of bacterial cell orientation and distribution.

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    Main Results:

    • Proteus mirabilis macrocolonies comprise a main part and dissociating subcolonies.
    • The outer edge shows bacteria in three perpendicular directions.
    • An intermediate zone has two layers, and the center contains short cells.
    • A distinct subpopulation forms a "sandwich-like" layer between the upper layer and agar surface.

    Conclusions:

    • Proteus mirabilis macrocolonies possess a complex, layered, planar architecture.
    • Distinct subpopulations contribute to the overall colony structure and development.
    • The observed architectonics provide insights into bacterial collective behavior.