micrococcus Definition
- 1a spherical, gram-positive bacterium that is commonly found in soil, water, and air
- 2any bacterium of the genus Micrococcus
Using micrococcus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "micrococcus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Micrococcus luteus is a common species of this genus.
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Micrococcus bacteria are often used as model organisms in microbiology research.
Origins of micrococcus
from Greek 'mikros' meaning 'small' + 'kokkos' meaning 'berry'
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Summary: micrococcus in Brief
The term 'micrococcus' [mahy-kruh-kok-uhs] refers to a genus of spherical, gram-positive bacteria commonly found in soil, water, and air. These bacteria are often used as model organisms in microbiology research.
