genus Serratia
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Serratia" is the scientific name for a genus of bacteria. In biology, a genus is a rank grouping closely related species. 2. A group of specific bacteria: It refers specifically to a genus of motile, peritrichous (having flagella all over the surface), Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The laboratory identified the contaminant as a member of genus Serratia.
- Genus Serratia includes species known for producing a characteristic red pigment.
- Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern with bacteria in genus Serratia.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: The name is always formatted with the genus capitalized and the entire phrase in italics (or underlined in handwriting): Serratia. In formal writing, it is often followed by a species name, e.g., Serratia marcescens.
- Clinical Context: In medical reports, the genus name is often used to discuss infection types or antibiotic susceptibility patterns common to the group.
Variants and Related Words
- Serratia (n): The standard abbreviated form of the full taxonomic name "genus Serratia." This is the form most commonly used in scientific literature.
- Serratiaceae (n): The name of the bacterial family to which genus belongs.
- Enterobacteriaceae (n): The name of the larger bacterial order that includes genus .
Synonyms
- Bacterial genus (n): A general term for a taxonomic group of bacteria.
- (There are no common-language synonyms for this specific scientific taxonomic name.)
Related Phrases
- Gram-negative rod: A descriptive phrase for the physical and staining characteristics of the bacteria in this genus.
- Motile bacterium: A phrase describing the bacteria's ability to move independently.
Related Idioms
(Scientific taxonomic names do not have associated idioms.)
Noun
-
a genus of motile peritrichous bacteria that contain small Gram-negative rod
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống