Meaning of myxobacter in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmɪksə(ʊ)ˌbaktə/

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  1. Noun

    myxobacter

    Etymology

    late 19th century. From scientific Latin Myxobacter from myxo- + bacter- (in bacterium)

    Definitions

    1. bacteria that form colonies in self-produced slime

    Examples

    • « inhabit moist soils or decaying plant matter or animal waste »

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