This figure comprises a schematic of the Bdellovirbrio bacteriovorus life cycle. Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus are shown as a grey comma with a long tail. Prey bacteria are shown as a cream oval. The Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus attach to and invade prey bacteria before penetrating the bacteria and elongating. Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus then lyse the prey bacteria triggering the release of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus progeny to begin the cycle again.