Multiple choice Which of the following bacteria are called gliding bacteria? Mycobacteria and Myxobacteria Mycobacteria and Cytophagales Myxobacteria and Cytophagales Cytophagales and Rickettsiae Rickettsiae and Chlamydiae Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Myxobacteria and Cytophagales are called gliding bacteria on the basis of their gliding mobility on solid surfaces.