Are bacteria named with their shape?For example,for bacillus-lactobacillus.If yes, explain?

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Bacteria can be divided into four types, based on their shapes:
  1. Coccus or spherical bacteria, e.g., Pneumococcus
  2. Vibrio or comma-shaped bacteria, e.g.,  Vibrio cholerae
  3. Bacillus or rod-shaped bacteria, e.g.,  Lactobacillus
  4. Spiral shaped bacteria, e.g., Spirillum.
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