family Thiobacteriaceae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of bacteria: "Thiobacteriaceae" is the scientific name for a family of free-living bacteria. These bacteria are typically shaped like cocci (spheres) or rods.
    • Characterized by metabolic activity: The defining characteristic of this family is that its members obtain energy by oxidizing sulfur or various sulfur compounds.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Thiobacillus is classified within the family Thiobacteriaceae.
    • Researchers are studying the ecological role of the Thiobacteriaceae in sulfur cycles.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is used in formal biological classification, following the binomial nomenclature system where "Thiobacteriaceae" denotes the family rank.
    • The order includes several families, most notably the Thiobacteriaceae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thiobacillus (n): A prominent genus within the family Thiobacteriaceae.
  • Chemolithotroph (n): A broader nutritional category describing organisms, like those in Thiobacteriaceae, that derive energy from oxidizing inorganic compounds.
Synonyms
  • Sulfur-oxidizing bacteria family: A descriptive synonym highlighting the key metabolic trait.
  • Thiobacteria: An informal, shorter reference sometimes used for members of this family.
Related Terms
  • Sulfur cycle: The biogeochemical cycle in which Thiobacteriaceae play a crucial role.
  • Oxidation: The chemical process these bacteria use to generate energy.
Noun
  1. free-living coccoid to rod-shaped bacteria that derive energy from oxidizing sulfur or sulfur compounds

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