genus mycoplasma

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a slide of the genus Mycoplasma under a microscope.

Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Mycoplasma" refers to the type genus and sole genus of the family Mycoplasmataceae. It encompasses a group of very small, simple bacteria that lack a cell wall.

Usage Notes

"Genus Mycoplasma" is a formal scientific term used in microbiology and taxonomy. It is always capitalized when referring to the specific taxonomic rank. It is used to classify and discuss a specific group of bacteria characterized by their unique biological properties.

Examples of Usage

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on several species within the genus Mycoplasma.
  • Genus Mycoplasma contains some of the smallest known free-living organisms.

Advanced Usage

• "belonging to the genus Mycoplasma": used to specify the taxonomic affiliation of a bacterial organism.
  • The pathogenic agent was identified as belonging to the genus Mycoplasma.

Variants and Related Words

• Mycoplasma (noun): When used in a general sense (not capitalized), it commonly refers to any bacterium within this genus or to the group as a whole.
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of pneumonia.
• Mycoplasmataceae (noun): The family to which this genus belongs.
• Mollicutes (noun): The class of bacteria that includes mycoplasmas.

Synonyms

• Mycoplasma (when used generically to refer to organisms of this type).

Related Phrases

• Mycoplasma infection: An infection caused by bacteria of this genus.
• Mycoplasma species: Refers to one or more types within the genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type and sole genus of the family Mycoplasmataceae

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