Chlamydiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Gram-negative parasites in warm-blooded vertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chlamydiaceae is a family of Gram-negative bacteria that are obligate parasites in warm-blooded vertebrates.
- The class Chlamydiales, which includes the family Chlamydiaceae, comprises several species that cause significant diseases in animals and humans.
- Many members of the Chlamydiaceae family have been identified in various warm-blooded vertebrates, with some species showing high host specificity.
- Research on Chlamydiaceae has yielded crucial information about the molecular mechanisms employed by these Gram-negative parasites.
- Members of the Chlamydiaceae family exhibit a complex life cycle, allowing them to efficiently infect and replicate within warm-blooded vertebrates.