Which of the statements below about magnetotaxis in the anaerobic bacteria Aquaspirillum is NOT correct?
A) Aquaspirillum swim using a flagellum toward magnetic north.
B) Aquaspirillum can be attracted to the side of a dish using a bar magnet.
C) Aquaspirillum contain bits of magnetized iron oxide used in sensing Earth's magnetic field.
D) Earth's magnetic field is on a decline that guides Aquaspirillum deeper into the sediment.
E) Anaerobic bacteria from New Zealand that swim toward magnetic south immediately reverse their attraction to magnetic north when moved to a northern environment.
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