family rhizobiaceae
Definition
- 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
- (No common phrasal verbs or idioms are associated with this specific scientific term.)
Related Idioms
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Noun
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a small family of rod-shaped bacteria
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