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Mycoplasmataceae

Mycoplasmataceae

9.9
A family of very small bacteria without a cell wall that often cause infections in animals and people
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkəˌplæzməˈteɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
: Mycoplasmataceae
  • The Mycoplasmataceae family includes several species that cause respiratory infections in humans and animals.

Examples

  • Some Mycoplasmataceae are known for lacking a cell wall, making them unique among bacteria.

  • Scientists studied the structure of Mycoplasmataceae to develop new antibiotics.

  • The Mycoplasmataceae family includes various pathogens.

  • Can you explain the role of Mycoplasmataceae in disease?

  • Researchers are examining the Mycoplasmataceae family for their role in various diseases affecting mammals.

  • The Mycoplasmataceae are important microorganisms studied for their unique characteristics and implications in medicine.

  • Several members of the Mycoplasmataceae family can lead to infections in both humans and livestock.

Synonyms

order Mycoplasmatales
vsMycoplasmataceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bacteria that do not have cell walls and include germs that cause disease in animals

is the family-level name for the same organisms rather than the order
Mycoplasmatales
vsMycoplasmataceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bacteria that do not have a cell wall

is the family term for these same parasitic pleomorphic organisms

Surface Forms

Mycoplasmataceae singular
Mycoplasmataceae plural

Morphology

Mycoplasmataceae = myco + plasma + aceae

The term is a scientific name for a family of microorganisms, and its meaning is not transparent to learners without specialized knowledge in microbiology.

Etymology

Mycoplasmataceae breaks into parts: myco- meaning 'fungus', plasma meaning 'formed', and the ending -aceae meaning 'family'. These tiny organisms were once thought to be fungus-like because of their shape, so the name helps you remember they are a 'family' of unusual, formed microbes.