Which bacillus- shaped genus are primarily intracellular parasites of arthropods such as crustaceans and insects?
A) Coxiella
B) Klebsiella
C) Wolbachia
D) Roseospirillum

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Wolbachia is a genus of Gram-negative, obligate intracellular bacteria that primarily parasitizes arthropods like insects and crustaceans. They are known to manipulate the reproduction of their hosts and have become a subject of study in insect population control efforts. Coxiella, although also a Gram-negative bacillus-shaped bacterium, is primarily a pathogen of mammals, particularly cattle and sheep. Klebsiella and Roseospirillum are also Gram-negative bacilli, but they are not known to be intracellular parasites of arthropods.

Which Bacillus- Shaped Genus Are Primarily Intracellular Parasites of Arthropods