cytococci

[sai.tou.kou.sai]

Definitions

1. noun

a pair of coccoid bacteria within a single cytoplasmic membrane, as found in certain symbiotic associations

“The scientist studied the cytococci in the algae to understand their unique relationship.”

Synonyms

  • bacterial endosymbionts
  • coccoid bacteria

Antonyms

  • free-living bacteria
  • non-symbiotic organisms