Family Mycoplasmataceae (Noun)
Meaning
Pleomorphic Gram-negative nonmotile microorganism similar to both viruses and bacteria; parasitic in mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mycoplasma species belong to the family Mycoplasmataceae and are known for their ability to infect various mammalian hosts.
- Members of the family Mycoplasmataceae have a unique characteristic of lacking cell walls, making them resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Research has shown that species within the family Mycoplasmataceae are responsible for several diseases in mammals, including respiratory tract infections.
- Due to their small size and pleomorphic nature, organisms in the family Mycoplasmataceae are often difficult to identify and study.
- Species of the family Mycoplasmataceae are usually found as parasites in mammals, and some are known to cause diseases with significant economic impact.