genus escherichia
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic category (genus) of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in the intestines of animals. Members of this genus are typically non-spore-forming and facultative anaerobes. One species, Escherichia coli, is a common and well-studied member.
Usage
- The term is used in scientific and medical contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of bacteria.
- It is often followed by a species name to identify a particular organism within the genus.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In microbiology, the full taxonomic designation is often used, such as "," where "" is the genus and "" is the species.
- The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in formal scientific writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Escherichia coli (E. coli) (n): The most prominent and frequently studied species within the genus, often used as a model organism in biology. Some strains are harmless gut flora, while others can cause illness.
- Escherichia (adj): Used adjectivally to describe characteristics, e.g., " infection."
Synonyms
- There are no direct common-language synonyms for this scientific taxonomic term. In informal contexts, one might refer to "E. coli bacteria" or "coliform bacteria," but these refer to specific members or a broader group, not the genus itself.
Related Phrases
- Genus and species: The standard binomial nomenclature system in biology, of which "" is an example of the genus part.
- Type genus: is the type genus for the family Enterobacteriaceae.
Notes
- This term is highly specialized and is primarily encountered in fields like microbiology, medicine, and molecular biology.
Noun
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a genus of bacteria
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