actinobacteria
|ac-ti-no-bac-te-ri-a|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/
soil bacteria
Etymology
'actinobacteria' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'bakterion' meaning 'small rod', referring to the filamentous structure of these bacteria.
'aktis' and 'bakterion' combined to form the modern scientific term 'actinobacteria'.
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of the bacteria, but over time it evolved to encompass a broader group of bacteria with similar characteristics.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of Gram-positive bacteria with high guanine and cytosine content in their DNA, known for their role in soil ecology and antibiotic production.
Actinobacteria are crucial for decomposing organic matter in soil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 18:40