👉 Brachyctetes, a genus of marine bacteria, is often referred to as "the microcosm of the ocean," due to its unique ability to live in very specific environments, such as deep-sea trenches and cold, open water. These bacteria are known for their ability to form colonies on the surface of rocks or other surfaces without developing a physical structure like a shell or gills. The term "brachyctetes" comes from the Greek word "brachis,"
