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Spirochaetaceae

Spirochaetaceae

9.9
A family of spiral-shaped bacteria that live in fresh or salt water and inside some animals
  • noun
  • /ˌspaɪrəˈkiːtəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Spirochaetaceae
  • Members of the Spirochaetaceae family include bacteria capable of moving in a corkscrew motion.

Examples

  • Scientists found Spirochaetaceae in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

  • The Spirochaetaceae often live as harmless commensals in the bodies of marine animals.

  • The Spirochaetaceae family includes various species of bacteria.

  • Many Spirochaetaceae thrive in aquatic environments.

  • Members of the Spirochaetaceae family include bacteria capable of moving in a corkscrew motion.

  • Scientists found Spirochaetaceae in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

  • The Spirochaetaceae often live as harmless commensals in the bodies of marine animals.

Synonyms

family Spirochaetaceae
vsSpirochaetaceae
  • Specialized
9.6

A large group of spiral-shaped bacteria that live in water or in oysters

gives more detail by noting coarse spirals and commensals in various animals

Surface Forms

Spirochaetaceae singular
Spirochaetaceae plural

Morphology

Spirochaetaceae = Spirochaeta (opaque) = spirochaet + aceae

Formation follows the regular botanical/mycological taxonomic pattern (stem + -aceae), which is structurally clear to those familiar with scientific nomenclature but requires domain knowledge.

Etymology

The word Spirochaetaceae comes from the parts spiro meaning 'coil' or 'twist', the same root as in spiral, and chaeta meaning 'hair', while -aceae marks it as a biological 'family'. So the name tells you these are bacteria shaped like coiled, hair-like threads that often move in a corkscrew way.