Micrococcaceae

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A family of small round bacteria that usually need air and often make yellow, orange, or red colour

noun
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈkɑːkɪˌsiː/

Specialized

: Micrococáceas

The genus Micrococcus, which belongs to the Micrococcaceae family, is commonly found on human skin.

Examples

The genus Micrococcus, belonging to the Micrococcaceae family, is commonly found on human skin.
Researchers identified a novel strain within the Micrococcaceae that produces an unusual red pigment.
Some members of the Micrococcaceae are used in microbiology as indicators of air quality.
The Micrococcaceae family includes various bacteria.
Some species of Micrococcaceae can cause infections.
Researchers identified a novel strain within the Micrococcaceae family that produces an unusual red pigment.
Some members of the Micrococcaceae family are used in microbiology as indicators of air quality.

Surface Forms

Micrococcaceae singular

Micrococcaceae plural

Morphology

Micrococcaceae = Micrococcus (semi-transparent) = micrococc + aceae

The name is formed by adding the technical taxonomic suffix '-aceae' to the genus stem; the biological family relationship is predictable for those familiar with scientific naming but is specialized for general learners.

Etymology

Micrococcaceae breaks into micro- 'small', coccus 'round' or 'berry', and -aceae 'family' in biology. So, Micrococcaceae literally names a 'family of small round' organisms, which fits because these are a group of small, usually round bacteria that often make yellow, orange, or red colors.