leptothrix

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of bacteria that forms filamentous mats or sheaths, especially in freshwater.

  - "Leptothrix bacteria form mats in the sediment of freshwater bodies."
  - "The presence of Leptothrix in a water sample indicates poor water quality."

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Variants

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leptotene , leptotenes

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'leptos' meaning thin and 'thrix' meaning hair, referring to the thin filamentous structure of these bacteria.

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Trivia

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1. Leptothrix bacteria can form sheaths around other bacteria, protecting them from predators and environmental stressors.

2. The filamentous structure of Leptothrix bacteria allows them to form large, complex communities in freshwater environments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bacteria: Leptothrix is a genus of bacteria, a type of microorganism.

2. Freshwater: Leptothrix bacteria are commonly found in freshwater environments.

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Culture

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Leptothrix bacteria have been studied for their role in nutrient cycling and bioremediation in freshwater ecosystems.

How to Memorize "leptothrix"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, hair-like mat formed by bacteria in a freshwater environment.
   - Visualize the structure of Leptothrix bacteria as a long, filamentous thread.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Leptothrix with freshwater environments.
   - Think of Leptothrix as a type of hair or thread formed by bacteria.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Leptothrix: Long, thin bacteria forming mats in freshwater.
   - Leptothrix: Lots of thin threads in freshwater.

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