bacterial cell characteristics
General Characteristics of Bacterium. The following characteristics are common to most of the bacteria 1  â. Found everywhere, in all possible habitats. 2  These are basically unicellular but may live in association with other cells forming colonies. 3  The bacterial cell is delineated by a rigid cell wall.he following characteristics are common to most of the bacteria 1  â. Found everywhere, in all possible habitats. 2  These are basically unicellular but may live in association with other cells forming colonies.