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Gliding Motility Shown Examples Method Movement Cyanobacteria Myxobacteria

Front Gliding Motility
shown by
examples
method of movement
Back Cyanobacteria & Myxobacteria

eg Oscillatoria, Myxococcus

move slowly over solids by secreting a slimy substance and through:
• contractile waves
• surface tension
• pushing

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