bacterium

Meanings

• noun

  A single-celled microorganism that typically has no nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles and reproduces by fission. They come in various shapes, sizes, and can live in diverse environments.

  - "Bacteria are essential for the nitrogen cycle in soil."
  - "The study of bacteria is called bacteriology."
  - "Antibiotics are used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria."

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Pronunciation

1. /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/
   
   
   
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Variants

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bacteria , bacterium , flesh-eating bacteria , flesh-eating bacterium , sulfur bacterium , sulfur bacteriums

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'baktērion' meaning 'staff-bearer' or 'rod-shaped' due to their often rod-shaped appearance.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest bacterium ever discovered is Mycoplasma genitalium.

2. The largest bacterium is Thiomargarita namibiensis, which can grow up to 750 micrometers long.

3. Bacteria were first observed through a microscope by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek in the late 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microbe: A microorganism such as a bacterium or a fungus.

2. Prokaryote: A type of organism whose cells lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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Culture

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Bacteria have been studied extensively in various fields such as medicine, biology, and agriculture. They have been used in biotechnology to produce enzymes, vaccines, and other useful products.

How to Memorize "bacterium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a microscopic organism with a rod-shaped body and no nucleus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bacterium' with 'microbe' or 'germ'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bacteria are rod-shaped, Big and Bold' to remember their shape and significance.

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