Bacillus (Noun)

Meaning

Aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• B

Hypernyms

• Eubacterium
• True Bacteria

Hyponyms

• Anthrax Bacillus
• Bacillus Globigii
• Grass Bacillus
• Hay Bacillus

Related Words

• Bacillary (adjective)