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genus streptomyces

 

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Noun genus streptomyces has 1 sense
  1. genus Streptomyces - type genus of the family Streptomycetaceae
    --1 is a kind of
    bacteria genus
    --1 is a member of Streptomycetaceae, family Streptomycetaceae
    --1 has member: streptomyces

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Term: Genus Streptomyces

Definition: The genus Streptomyces refers to a group of Gram-positive bacteria that are well-known for their ability to produce a wide variety of bioactive compounds, including antibiotics. They have a filamentous growth pattern and are commonly found in soil and aquatic environments.

Sense 1: When used as a noun, genus Streptomyces refers to the taxonomic classification of a group of bacteria with similar characteristics.

Sample Sentence: Researchers are studying the diversity of species within the genus Streptomyces to identify potential new antibiotics.

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Sense 2: When used as an adjective, genus Streptomyces describes any organism or compound associated with or derived from the bacteria within the Streptomyces genus.

Sample Sentence: Streptomycin is an antibiotic derived from genus Streptomyces bacteria.

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Sense 3: In a local context, genus Streptomyces may refer to specific strains or species of Streptomyces bacteria prevalent in a particular region.

Sample Sentence: The local agricultural community has been studying the genus Streptomyces strains present in their soil to optimize crop yield.

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