actinomycetales
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊ.maɪˈsiː.teɪlz/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊ.maɪˈsiː.teɪlz/
filamentous bacteria
Etymology
'actinomycetales' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'mykes' meaning 'fungus', referring to the ray-like structure of the bacteria.
'actinomycetales' was derived from the Greek words 'aktis' and 'mykes', and eventually became the modern scientific term 'actinomycetales'.
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of certain fungi, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a bacterial order.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an order of gram-positive bacteria that are characterized by a filamentous and branching growth pattern, often found in soil and known for producing antibiotics.
Actinomycetales are known for their role in decomposing organic matter in soil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 08:51