cytophaga

sɪtəˈfɑːɡə, sɪtəˈfeɪɡə

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are obligately aerobic, heterotrophic, and chemoorganoheterotrophic.

“The cytophaga bacteria were found to be prevalent in the contaminated water sample.”

Synonyms

  • bacteria
  • microorganism

Antonyms

  • fungus
  • virus