👉 The term "slitshell" refers to a type of microbe, specifically a bacterium. It is a member of the family Bacillus, which belongs to the genus Serratia. The bacterium has a distinctive appearance due to its unique shape, often resembling a small, round ball or oval shape with a curved edge and a transparent, white color. This characteristic makes it particularly attractive for studying in microscopes. The term "slitshell" is often used to describe such bacteria
