Bdellovibrio

Translingual

Etymology

Ancient Greek βδέλλα (bdélla, “leech”) + Vibrio

Proper noun

Bdellovibrio m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Bdellovibrionaceae. Gram-negative, obligate aerobic bacteria.
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