Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic family of bacteria: "Family Rhizobiaceae" is the scientific name for a specific family within the bacterial kingdom, characterized by rod-shaped cells.
   • A group of nitrogen-fixing bacteria: This family is notable for containing many bacteria that can convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants, often living in symbiotic relationships within root nodules.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bacterium Rhizobium is a well-known member of the family Rhizobiaceae.
  • Scientists study the family Rhizobiaceae to understand biological nitrogen fixation.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss a specific group of bacteria.
  • The genus Agrobacterium is also placed within the family Rhizobiaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Rhizobiaceae: The standard form of the family name, often used interchangeably with "family Rhizobiaceae".
• Rhizobium (n): A prominent genus within this family.
• Rhizobial (adj): Pertaining to bacteria of this family.
  • The plant formed a symbiotic relationship with rhizobial bacteria.

Synonyms

• Rhizobiaceae: (The taxonomic name itself is the primary term; there are no true common-language synonyms.)

Related Phrases

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Noun

1. a small family of rod-shaped bacteria