spirochaeta

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Noun spirochaeta has 1 sense

Spirochaeta, genus Spirochaeta - type genus of the family Spirochaetaceae; flexible undulating chiefly aquatic bacteria
--₁ is a kind of bacteria genus
--₁ is a member of Spirochaetaceae, family Spirochaetaceae

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Spirochaeta

Part of Speech: Noun (singular), Spirochaetae (plural)

Sense 1: A genus of long, slender, spiral-shaped bacteria belonging to the phylum Spirochaetes, which are known for their motility.

Example sentence: The spirochaeta bacteria are typically characterized by their spiral shape and unique method of movement.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of the spirochaeta bacteria.

Example sentence: The spirochaeta infection caused by these bacteria requires specific treatment.

Part of Speech: Plural Noun

Sense 1: (Informal) A group or collection of spirochaeta bacteria.

Example sentence: The scientist observed the behavior of the spirochaetae under the microscope.