Schizomycetes

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search
See also: schizomycetes

Translingual[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From schizo- +‎ -mycetes ("split-fungi"), in reference to their commonest mode of reproduction by transverse division.

Proper noun[edit]

Schizomycetes

  1. (archaic) A taxonomic class within the kingdom Plantae – all or some bacteria, in any of several phyla.

Usage notes[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • English: schizomycetes

References[edit]