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Polyangium

Polyangium

9.9
A kind of bacteria that makes round groups of cells inside a thin covering
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Polyangium
  • Polyangium is a fascinating genus of myxobacteria recognized for its distinctive rounded fruiting bodies.

Examples

  • Polyangium is notable for its unique membrane-enclosed fruiting bodies.

  • The family Polyangiaceae is named after the genus Polyangium.

  • Researchers observed several colonies of Polyangium under the microscope.

  • The study focused on Polyangium and its unique reproductive structures.

  • Researchers discovered a new species of Polyangium in the soil.

  • In various environments, Polyangium forms colonies that exhibit unique characteristics under the microscope.

  • The ecological role of Polyangium has been studied due to its membrane-enclosed fruiting bodies.

Surface Forms

Polyangium singular
Polyangia plural

Etymology

Polyangium comes from Greek parts poly- meaning 'many' and angium meaning 'vessel' or 'container'. So, it means 'many little containers', which fits these bacteria because they form many round fruiting bodies enclosed in a membrane.