Q. Which type of cocci bacteria forms a cluster and irregular pattern?
Answer: Staphylococci
Notes: Staphylococci are the correct answer here. They are known for forming grape-like clusters and irregular patterns. These are gram-positive cocci, or spherical bacteria, that belong to the family Micrococcaceae. Members of the Micrococcaceae family such as Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, and Kocuria, are ubiquitous in nature and are typically harmless, often residing on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and other mammals.

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