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
- Micrococcaceae are found in a wide range of environments and play a significant role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
- Some members of the Micrococcaceae family are opportunistic pathogens that can cause infections in humans and animals.
- Micrococcaceae are commonly isolated from skin and mucous membranes of healthy individuals, where they coexist as harmless commensals.
- The genus Staphylococcus, which is part of the Micrococcaceae family, includes species that are major causes of hospital-acquired infections.
- Micrococcaceae have been found to produce pigments with potential applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.