Bazillus

Definitions of Bazillus
  1. noun
    (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
    synonyms: Bakterie, Bakterium, Spaltpilz
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    types:
    Eubakterie
    a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella
    Blaualge, Cyanobakterie
    predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton
    type of:
    Kleinstlebewesen, Mikroorganismus
    any organism of microscopic size
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