Eubakterie

Definitions of Eubakterie
  1. noun
    a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella
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    types:
    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
    Salmonelle, Salmonellenbakterie, Salmonellenbakterium
    rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
    Tuberkelbakterie, Tuberkelbakterium, Tuberkelbazillus
    cause of tuberculosis
    type of:
    Bakterie, Bakterium, Bazillus, Spaltpilz
    (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
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