Some bacteria form environmentally resistant forms called:
A) endospores
B) heterocysts
C) colonies
D) hyphae
E) actinomycetes

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Endospores are a type of environmentally resistant structure formed by some bacteria. They allow the bacteria to survive harsh conditions, including heat, cold, and lack of nutrients. Heterocysts are a specialized type of cell found in some cyanobacteria, colonies refer to a group of individual bacteria living together, hyphae are long, branching filaments found in fungi, and actinomycetes are a type of bacteria that often forms filamentous structures.

Some Bacteria Form Environmentally Resistant Forms Called