family Mycoplasmataceae

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic family of pleomorphic, Gram-negative, nonmotile microorganisms: This family includes organisms that are similar to both viruses and bacteria and are parasitic in mammals. They are notable for their lack of a rigid cell wall.

Usage
  • The term is used primarily in scientific, microbiological, and veterinary contexts to classify a specific group of parasitic microorganisms.
  • It functions as a singular, collective noun referring to the entire taxonomic family.
Examples
  • family Mycoplasmataceae.
  • family Mycoplasmataceae
  • family Mycoplasmataceae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is always italicized in scientific writing. The family name is often used in discussions of bacterial phylogeny, antibiotic resistance (as they are naturally resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics), and host-pathogen interactions.
    • The phylogenetic analysis placed the new isolate firmly within the family Mycoplasmataceae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mycoplasmataceae: The same term, often used without "family" when the taxonomic rank is clear from context.
  • Mycoplasma (noun): The type genus of this family. A member of this genus.
    • Several species of Mycoplasma are significant human pathogens.
  • Mycoplasmal (adjective): Of or pertaining to mycoplasmas.
    • The patient was treated for a mycoplasmal infection.
Synonyms
  • Mollicutes: While not a perfect synonym, this is the name of the entire class to which the family Mycoplasmataceae belongs. It is a broader taxonomic category.
    • The family Mycoplasmataceae is a member of the class Mollicutes.
Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, precise meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is strictly technical and scientific.

Noun
  1. pleomorphic Gram-negative nonmotile microorganism similar to both viruses and bacteria; parasitic in mammals

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