order Spirochaetales

9.9

A group of thin spiral bacteria, some of which cause diseases like Lyme and syphilis

noun
/ˈɔrdər ˌspɪrəˈkiːteɪlz/

Specialized

: orden Spirochaetales

The order Spirochaetales includes spirochetes characterized by their unique spiral morphology and motility.

Examples

Many pathogenic bacteria, such as those causing Lyme disease and syphilis, belong to the order Spirochaetales.
Researchers are studying the genetic diversity within the order Spirochaetales to better understand their role in human disease.
The order Spirochaetales includes many pathogenic species.
Did you know that the order Spirochaetales is crucial for studying Lyme disease?
Many pathogenic bacteria, such as those causing Lyme disease and syphilis, belong to the order Spirochaetales.
Researchers are studying the genetic diversity within the order Spirochaetales to better understand their role in human disease.
The order Spirochaetales includes spirochetes characterized by their unique spiral morphology and motility.

Synonyms

Spirochaetales

vsorder Spirochaetales

Specialized

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A group of slender spiral bacteria with a flexible, rod-like body

means the same but stresses taxonomic rank and inclusion of known spirochete bacteria

Surface Forms

order Spirochaetales singular

order Spirochaetales plural

Morphology

order + Spirochaetales

This noun phrase is compositional: 'order' as a taxonomic rank combined with the proper taxon name 'Spirochaetales' yields the straightforward meaning 'the taxonomic order called Spirochaetales'. Although 'Spirochaetales' is a specialized scientific name rather than an everyday lexical item, the pattern 'order + taxon name' is transparent and cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Order Spirochaetales combines order (a 'group') with Spirochaetales, a name that points to the bacteria's tiny 'spiral' or twisted shape; think of a 'group' of little spiral cells. So, the name rememberably means a group of spiral bacteria, the kind that includes the germs behind Lyme disease and syphilis.