Spirochaetae

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Translingual

Etymology

New Latin plural form of Spirochaeta, from Latin spira (coil) + Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, long hair)

Proper noun

Spirochaetae

  1. A taxonomic phylum within the kingdom Bacteria – bacteria with a long slender corkscrew shape.

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Hyponyms

  • (phylum): Spirochaetes - sole accepted class
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