E. coli
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Translingual[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Abbreviation of the genus portion of a binomial species name beginning in E
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
- Used, in context, to shorten the name and simplify the pronunciation of a species name with a generic name beginning with E and a specific epithet of coli.
Usage notes[edit]
- In scientific publications, a genus name starting with E will only be abbreviated to E. after having first been given in full. In popular use, E. coli is freely used, always with the meaning Escherichia coli.