serratia

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Noun serratia has 1 sense

genus Serratia, Serratia - a genus of motile peritrichous bacteria that contain small Gram-negative rod
--₁ is a kind of bacteria genus
--₁ is a member of Enterobacteriaceae, family Enterobacteriaceae
--₁ has members: Serratia marcescens

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Serratia

Noun: A genus of Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae, commonly found in soil, water, and the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals.

Sample Sentence: Serratia marcescens is a species of Serratia that can cause infections in humans.

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Noun: The red pigment produced by certain species of bacteria belonging to the genus Serratia, often used as a biological stain.

Sample Sentence: Serratia marcescens secretes a red pigment that allows it to be easily identified in laboratory cultures.

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