eubacteria

/juːbækˈtɪriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A division of the domain Bacteria, comprising the Gram-negative, non-sporing, non-motile, and non-encapsulated bacteria.

“The eubacteria present in the soil played a crucial role in decomposition.”

Synonyms

  • bacteria
  • prokaryotes

Antonyms

  • eukaryotes