Family Chlamydiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Gram-negative parasites in warm-blooded vertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Family Chlamydiaceae comprises Gram-negative parasites that primarily infect warm-blooded vertebrates.
- Family Chlamydiaceae members are obligate intracellular bacteria, relying on their host cells for replication and survival in warm-blooded vertebrates.
- The pathogens within Family Chlamydiaceae can cause a range of diseases in warm-blooded vertebrates, including respiratory and genital infections.
- Chlamydia trachomatis, a well-known species within Family Chlamydiaceae, is a major cause of sexually transmitted infections in warm-blooded vertebrates, particularly humans.
- Studies have identified several species within Family Chlamydiaceae as emerging pathogens in warm-blooded vertebrates, posing a significant threat to animal and human health.