Smallest bacteria
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The smallest bacteria are typically Mycoplasma species.
These bacteria are unique because they lack a cell wall, which contributes to their extremely small size, often around 0.2 to 0.3 micrometers (μm) in diameter. For comparison, a typical bacterium is around 1 μm.
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