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actinomyces

actinomyces

9.9
Bacteria that live in soil and sometimes cause infections in people or animals
  • noun
  • /ˌæktɪˈnoʊmaɪsiːz/
  • Specialized
: actinobacterias
  • Certain species of actinomyces can cause infections in humans and animals.

Examples

  • Actinomyces bacteria are commonly found in soil and decaying organic matter.

  • Laboratory tests identified the presence of actinomyces in the tissue sample.

  • The actinomyces bacteria are essential for soil health.

  • Did you know that actinomyces can affect plant growth?

  • Actinomyces bacteria are essential in the decomposition process of organic materials in soil.

  • Certain species of actinomyces can lead to diseases in both plants and livestock.

  • Research has shown that actinomyces play a crucial role in nutrient cycling within ecosystems.

Surface Forms

actinomyces singular
actinomyces plural

Etymology

Actinomyces comes from Greek roots actin- meaning 'ray' and -myces meaning 'fungus'. These soil bacteria make long, radiating threads that look like a fungus and some species can cause infections, so the name fits both how they look and what they do.