Myxobacteria (Noun)
Meaning
Bacteria that form colonies in self-produced slime; inhabit moist soils or decaying plant matter or animal waste.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Myxobacteria play a significant role in decomposing organic matter in soil ecosystems.
- These bacteria have a unique life cycle, beginning as individual cells that eventually come together to form myxobacteria colonies.
- In moist environments, myxobacteria thrive by producing a protective slime that shields them from dehydration.
- Researchers have been studying the potential of myxobacteria to produce antibiotics and other beneficial compounds.
- Myxobacteria have also been found to contribute to the degradation of organic pollutants in contaminated soil.