thiothrix

/θaɪ.ɒθrɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that can be found in aquatic environments, particularly in salt lakes and seawater.

“The thiothrix bacteria were found to be highly resistant to certain types of antibiotics.”

Synonyms

  • bacillus
  • bacterium

Antonyms

  • archaea
  • eukaryote