ENTERIC BACTERIA
\ɛntˈɛɹɪk baktˈi͡əɹɪə], \ɛntˈɛɹɪk baktˈiəɹɪə], \ɛ_n_t_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_k b_a_k_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə]\
Definitions of ENTERIC BACTERIA
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rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
By Princeton University
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rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A family of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that do not form endospores. Its organisms are distributed worldwide with some being saprophytes and others being plant and animal parasites. Many species are of considerable economic importance due to their pathogenic effects on agriculture and livestock.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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