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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > microbiology > microorganisms > bacteria > spore-forming bacteria > endospore forming bacteria
Research, Technology, Methods > organisms > microorganisms > bacteria > spore-forming bacteria > endospore forming bacteria
Preferred Term:

endospore forming bacteria

Definition:
A group of rods or cocci whose taxonomic affinities are uncertain. They form endospores, thick-walled bodies formed within the vegetative cells of certain bacteria, able to withstand adverse environmental conditions for prolonged periods.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
spore-forming bacteria
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • endospore forming cocci
  • endospore forming rods
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/327459
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RDF/XMLCreated 2019-02-22, last modified 2019-11-25