Polyangium (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Polyangiaceae: myxobacteria with rounded fruiting bodies enclosed in a membrane.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Polyangium is a genus of myxobacteria that can be readily identified by its characteristic fruiting bodies and motile cells.
- The discovery of the type species Polyangium cellulosum occurred in the early 20th century and expanded our understanding of myxobacteria.
- Polyangium is known for its distinctive life cycle that involves the formation of rounded fruiting bodies enclosed by a protective membrane.
- Researchers have isolated several species of Polyangium from soil and organic matter samples collected worldwide.
- By studying Polyangium strains, scientists have uncovered unique mechanisms by which these bacteria function and respond to environmental stimuli.