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Polyangiaceae

Polyangiaceae

9.9
A group of bacteria that live mostly in soil and on animal dung
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒliˈændʒiˌeɪʃiː/
  • Specialized
: Polyangiaceae
  • The Polyangiaceae family includes bacteria that play an important role in decomposing organic material in soil.

Examples

  • Members of Polyangiaceae are commonly found on dung, aiding its breakdown and recycling nutrients.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Polyangiaceae in samples taken from forest floor litter.

  • The Polyangiaceae family is essential for soil health.

  • Researchers study Polyangiaceae to understand soil ecosystems.

  • Members of Polyangiaceae are commonly found on dung, aiding its breakdown and recycling nutrients.

  • The Polyangiaceae family includes bacteria that play an important role in decomposing organic material in soil.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Polyangiaceae found in samples taken from forest floor litter.

Surface Forms

Polyangiaceae singular
Polyangiaceae plural

Morphology

Polyangiaceae = Polyangium (opaque) = polyangi + aceae

This is a scientific family name based on a genus stem plus the taxonomic suffix -aceae, but the stem form and resulting meaning are not recoverable for an average learner.

Etymology

Polyangiaceae splits into poly- 'many', angio- 'vessel' or 'tube', and -aceae which marks a 'family' in biology. So Polyangiaceae literally means a 'family of many vessels', a helpful name for a family of soil bacteria often found on dung and in soil.