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Athiorhodaceae

Athiorhodaceae

9.9
A group of small, moving bacteria that live in water and use sulfur
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Athiorhodaceae family consists of motile sulfur bacteria that thrive in aquatic environments.

Examples

  • The Athiorhodaceae are important for the sulfur cycle in certain aquatic ecosystems.

  • Members of the Athiorhodaceae often possess flagella for movement.

  • Scientists discovered several new species within the Athiorhodaceae family.

  • The Athiorhodaceae family includes several species of sulfur bacteria.

  • Many researchers study Athiorhodaceae to understand their ecological roles.

  • Researchers have classified multiple species within the Athiorhodaceae family due to their unique adaptations.

  • Many types of Athiorhodaceae bacteria contribute significantly to the sulfur cycle in freshwater ecosystems.

Synonyms

family Athiorhodaceae
vsAthiorhodaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small moving bacteria that use sulfur to live

adds that they are often found in aquatic environments

Compounds

family Athiorhodaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small moving bacteria that use sulfur to live

Surface Forms

Athiorhodaceae singular
Athiorhodaceae plural

Etymology

Athiorhodaceae is easiest to remember by its parts: thio 'sulfur', rhod 'red' or 'rose', and the ending -aceae 'family'. So you can think of them as the 'red sulfur family', which fits because they are a group of small sulfur bacteria often found in water.