family Athiorhodaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- Family Athiorhodaceae: A taxonomic family of small, motile bacteria that are capable of metabolizing sulfur compounds. These bacteria are characterized by their movement and their role in sulfur cycles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Family Athiorhodaceae is studied for its unique metabolic pathways.
- Scientists have identified a new species belonging to the Family Athiorhodaceae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific literature to categorize a specific group of purple sulfur bacteria.
- The phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within the Family Athiorhodaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Athiorhodaceae: The simplified form, often used as the family name without the "family" prefix in technical contexts.
- The order Rhodospirillales includes the family Athiorhodaceae.
Synonyms
- Purple nonsulfur bacteria: A common descriptive name for this family, referring to their pigmentation and metabolism.
- Purple nonsulfur bacteria, or Family Athiorhodaceae, can grow phototrophically.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Phototrophic bacteria: A broader category that includes the Athiorhodaceae family.
- Rhodospirillaceae: A closely related family of purple nonsulfur bacteria, sometimes discussed in comparison.
Noun
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small motile sulphur bacteria
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