Family Micrococcaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Spherical or elliptical usually aerobic eubacteria that produce yellow or orange or red pigment; includes toxin-producing forms as well as harmless commensals and saprophytes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Family Micrococcaceae consists of various species of spherical or elliptical bacteria that thrive in aerobic environments.
- Micrococcaceae are commonly found in soil and water, where they contribute to the decomposition of organic matter as saprophytes.
- Some members of the Family Micrococcaceae are known to produce pigments that range in color from yellow to orange to red.
- The Family Micrococcaceae includes several species that are harmless commensals, living in symbiosis with other organisms without causing harm.
- Toxin-producing forms of Micrococcaceae have been identified as pathogens in certain diseases, highlighting the diverse nature of this bacterial family.