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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.

Hypernyms

  • Eubacterium
  • True Bacteria

Related Words

  • Actinomycetal (adjective)
  • Actinomycetous (adjective)
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