Actinomycete (Noun)
Meaning
Any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The soil sample contained a diverse range of microorganisms, including various species of actinomycete.
- Actinomycete infections can be challenging to treat due to their ability to form complex networks of branching filaments.
- The antibiotic streptomycin was first isolated from the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus in the 1940s.
- Actinomycetes play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
- Some species of actinomycete have been found to produce compounds with potential applications in medicine and agriculture.