bacillary

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bacterium.

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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bacillar , bacillary

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'bakillos' meaning a staff or rod, referring to the rod-shaped bacteria.

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Trivia

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1. Bacillary bacteria were among the first microorganisms to be observed under the microscope.

2. The largest known bacillus bacterium is Thiomargarita namibiensis, which can reach lengths of up to 750 micrometers.

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1. Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that typically have a cell wall and obtain nutrients by fermentation or absorption.

2. Rod-shaped bacteria: Bacteria that have a rod or rod-like shape.

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Bacillary forms of bacteria are commonly found in various environments, including soil, water, and the human body. They are important in biotechnology and medical research due to their ability to produce enzymes and perform various industrial processes.

How to Memorize "bacillary"

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   - Imagine a rod-shaped bacterium under a microscope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bacillary' with 'bacteria' and 'rod-shaped'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word: 'Bacteria Are Rods'.

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