Spirochaetes

See also: spirochaetes and spirochætes

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin plural form of Spirochaeta.

Proper noun

Spirochaetes

  1. Spirochetes
    1. A taxonomic phylum within the kingdom Bacteria.
    2. A taxonomic class within the phylum Spirochaetes.

Usage notes

  • Name also used for a division above the class.

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