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micrococcus

/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈkɒk.əs/

Tradução: Gênero-tipo da família Micrococcaceae, composto por bactérias gram-positivas, geralmente esféricas (cocos), aeróbias, que ocorrem em diversos ambientes, incluindo solo, poeira e pele humana.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈkɒk.əs/

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A type genus of the family Micrococcaceae, referring to a group of bacteria typically found in various environments.

  • 🇵🇹Gênero-tipo da família Micrococcaceae, composto por bactérias gram-positivas, geralmente esféricas (cocos), aeróbias, que ocorrem em diversos ambientes, incluindo solo, poeira e pele humana.
  1. Bacterial genus C1 formal scientific

    A genus of Gram-positive, spherical bacteria that often form clusters and are commonly found in the environment, including on human skin.

    • Micrococcus species are frequently isolated from soil and water samples.
    • The microbiologist identified a new strain of Micrococcus in the laboratory.
    • Some Micrococcus bacteria are harmless, while others can cause infections in immunocompromised patients.
    • Micrococcus luteus is one of the most studied members of this genus.

    🇵🇹Micrococcus

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