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genus spirillum

 

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Noun genus spirillum has 1 sense
  1. genus Spirillum - a genus of bacteria
    --1 is a kind of
    bacteria genus
    --1 is a member of Spirillaceae, family Spirillaceae
    --1 has member: spirillum

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Genus Spirillum

Description:

The genus Spirillum refers to a group of Gram-negative bacteria that have spiral or corkscrew shapes. They are characterized by their rigid helical structure and are commonly found in freshwater and marine environments. Spirillum bacteria are motile and possess flagella for locomotion.

Sample sentences:

Noun (Biology): The genus Spirillum includes various species of spiral-shaped bacteria, some of which are pathogenic to animals and humans.

Example: Spirillum volutans is a well-known bacterium of the genus Spirillum, often used in microbiology research.

Adjective (Biology): Spirillum morphology is a distinctive characteristic observed in certain bacteria of the genus Spirillum.

Example: The spiral-shaped cells found in the culture sample displayed a spirillum-like appearance, indicating the possible presence of bacteria belonging to the genus Spirillum.

Local usage: In the local community, the term "genus Spirillum" is often mentioned when discussing water pollution and the presence of these bacteria in contaminated water sources.

Example: Recent studies have revealed high levels of genus Spirillum bacteria in the local river, indicating potential pollution and the need for water treatment.

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