Actinomycetaceae

9.9

A family of thread-like soil bacteria that help break down dead plants and make antibiotics

noun
/ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsɪˌteɪʃi/

Specialized

: Actinomycetaceae

The soil sample contained several members of the Actinomycetaceae family, which are important in organic matter decomposition.

Examples

Researchers are studying Actinomycetaceae for their potential to produce new antibiotics.
Many antibiotics are derived from Actinomycetaceae bacteria.
Infections caused by Actinomycetaceae can be difficult to treat due to their resistance to common drugs.
The family Actinomycetaceae plays a crucial role in soil health.
Researchers are studying Actinomycetaceae for their potential to produce new antibiotics.
The soil sample contained several members of the Actinomycetaceae family, which are important in organic matter decomposition.
Many antibiotics are derived from Actinomycetaceae bacteria.

Synonyms

family Actinomycetaceae

vsActinomycetaceae

Specialized

9.8

A group of bacteria that grow as branching threads and can cause disease

focuses on soil ecology and antibiotic production rather than causing disease

Surface Forms

Actinomycetaceae singular

Actinomycetaceas plural

Morphology

Actinomycetaceae = Actinomyces (opaque) = Actinomyces + aceae

A technical taxonomic family name formed from a genus plus the Latin suffix '-aceae'; understanding requires biological knowledge of the genus.

Etymology

Actinomycetaceae comes from the parts actino- meaning 'ray', mycet- meaning 'fungus' (think 'mushroom'), and the family ending -aceae meaning 'a family'. They are bacteria that make long, ray-like threads that look a bit like fungi, and they live in soil where they help break down dead plants and can make antibiotics.