On 26/04/2011 14:20, Sam Seaver wrote:
As a recent graduate of bacterial metabolism, I can tell you with confidence that you should be saying 'these bacteria'. A bacterium is a single micro-organism which, of course, you can only distinguish under a microscope.
Well, the text reads: "At once you recognize this bacteria to be Gnallia, a benign bacillus that is often used to prevent and cure infections of the blood. This raw bacteria is edible and rich in protein, and there is sufficient here for 5 Meals."
Are both occurrences of "bacteria" correctly used here? If so, let's leave as-is. Otherwise, which should we change to 'bacterium', or both? ;-)
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