Bdellovibrio
- noun
- /bˌdɛloʊˈvaɪbrioʊ/
- Specialized
- Many authors have unfolded the possible use of BALOs as biological control agents in environmental as well as medical microbiological settings. BALOs, particularly Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, are solitary hunters that attack a wide range.
Examples
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Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus uses a single polar flagellum to stalk other bacteria.
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Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus has dual probiotic and antibiotic nature, and it is reasonable to try it in the therapy of sepsis.
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Bdellovibrio and like organisms (BALOs) are small, predatory Deltaproteobacteria that prey on other bacteria.
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Robert E. Buchanan coined the term B. bacteriovorus. Bdellovibrio are highly motile, flagellated, tiny, measuring about 0.25 x 1.0 m, Gram-negative Deltaproteobacteria.
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Bdellovibrio is a genus of bacteria known for its ability to attack and destroy other bacteria.
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Researchers are studying how Bdellovibrio can be used to reduce harmful bacterial populations.
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In laboratory tests, Bdellovibrio effectively preyed on various strains of harmful bacteria.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bdellovibrio comes from Greek parts: bdello- meaning 'leech' and vibrio, which is like the English word vibrate meaning 'to shake'. So, the name gives a clear image of a tiny, leech-like bacterium that attacks and destroys other bacteria and moves quickly, as if it is vibrating.
