genus vibrio

Thân thiện

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

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of bacteria: "Genus Vibrio" is the scientific name for a specific group (genus) of bacteria. Bacteria in this genus are typically curved, rod-shaped (comma-shaped), and motile (able to move). Many species are found in aquatic environments, both freshwater and saltwater. Some species are well-known for causing diseases in humans and other animals.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The scientist studied Genus Vibrio to understand its role in the marine ecosystem.
  • Cholera is caused by a species belonging to Genus Vibrio.
  • Identification of the bacteria confirmed it was a member of Genus Vibrio.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific taxonomy: The term is used within the hierarchical biological classification system. "Vibrio" is the genus name, and individual species have a two-part name (binomial nomenclature), such as or .
• In medical/clinical contexts: The term is used when discussing diagnosis, as in "The infection was due to a species," or in public health warnings about contaminated water or seafood.

Variants and Related Words

• Vibrio (n): Often used informally to refer to any bacterium of the Genus Vibrio. (e.g., "The water sample tested positive for vibrios.")
• Vibrionaceae (n): The name of the family to which Genus Vibrio belongs.
• Vibriosis (n): The disease or infection caused by bacteria of the Genus Vibrio.

Synonyms

• Vibrio bacteria: A more descriptive synonym.
• Curved rod bacteria: A descriptive term based on shape, though this is less precise as it could include other genera.

Related Phrases/Idioms

(Not commonly applicable for specific scientific taxonomic names like this one. The term is used literally in technical contexts.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of bacteria

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