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athiorhodaceae

 

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Noun athiorhodaceae has 1 sense
  1. Athiorhodaceae, family Athiorhodaceae - small motile sulphur bacteria
    --1 is a kind of bacteria family
    --1 is a member of Pseudomonadales, order Pseudomonadales

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Athiorhodaceae

Definition: Athiorhodaceae is a family of bacteria that belong to the phylum Proteobacteria and are commonly found in sulfur-rich environments such as hot springs and saline lakes.

Sense 1 (Noun): Referring to a family of bacteria in the phylum Proteobacteria.

Example sentence: The presence of Athiorhodaceae bacteria indicates the high levels of sulfur in this hot spring.

Sense 2 (Noun): Referring to the study or research of Athiorhodaceae bacteria and their ecological role.

Example sentence: The scientist dedicated his career to the study of Athiorhodaceae, particularly their adaptation mechanisms in saline lakes.

Sense 3 (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Athiorhodaceae bacteria.

Example sentence: The water sample contained a strange color due to the presence of Athiorhodaceae pigment.

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