👉 Cytoetes are a class of bacteria that includes gram-positive, rod-shaped organisms commonly found in soil, water, and air. They are classified into two main types based on their cell wall composition: the "cytolytic" group (which includes the Gram-negative rods such as Escherichia coli) and the "non-cytolytic" group (which comprises the gram-positive cocci of Streptococcus and Staphylococcus). These bacteria are essential for the growth