Corynebacteriaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of mostly Gram-positive and aerobic and nonmotile rod-shaped bacteria of the order Eubacteriales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Corynebacteriaceae family includes various bacteria species that are commonly found in soil and water environments.
- Corynebacteriaceae have been identified as causative agents of several plant diseases, including those that affect crops and trees.
- Some species within the Corynebacteriaceae family have been used in the production of certain antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals.
- A distinguishing feature of the Corynebacteriaceae is their unique rod-shaped morphology, which sets them apart from other types of bacteria.
- Members of the Corynebacteriaceae family can be isolated from various environmental sources, including rocks and marine sediments.