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Streptococcaceae are a family of Gram-positive bacteria, placed within the order Lactobacillales. [1] Representative genera include Lactococcus, Lactovum, ...
Streptococcus is a genus of gram-positive coccus (pl.: cocci) or spherical bacteria that belongs to the family Streptococcaceae, within the order Lactobacillales (lactic acid bacteria), in the phylum Bacillota. [2]
Aug 30, 2024 · Streptococcus, (genus Streptococcus), group of spheroidal bacteria belonging to the family Streptococcaceae. The term streptococcus (“twisted berry”) refers to the bacteria’s characteristic grouping in chains that resemble a string of beads.
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Introduction. The family Streptococcaceae include Gram-positive spherical bacteria growing in chains or pairs. They are typically non-motile, non-spore forming facultative anaerobes and oxidase negative. They attack carbohydrates fermentatively and are catalase negative.
Feb 10, 2016 · A major advancement was the invention of the microscope by Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) as well as his descriptions of new life forms, including the shapes of cocci, bacilli, and spirochetes (Figure 1) (Dobell, 1932).
- Joseph Ferretti, Werner Köhler
- 2016/02/10
- 2016
Streptococcaceae is a family of Bacteria. EOL has data for 14 attributes, including:
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Streptococci are Gram-positive, nonmotile, nonsporeforming, catalase-negative cocci that occur in pairs or chains. Older cultures may lose their Gram-positive character. Most streptococci are facultative anaerobes, and some are obligate (strict) anaerobes. Most require enriched media (blood agar).
