Organisms

Myxococcus

A genus of gliding bacteria that are common inhabitants on tree bark and decomposing vegetation. The cells are slender rods with tapering ends.

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A genus of gliding bacteria that are common inhabitants on tree bark and decomposing vegetation. The cells are slender rods with tapering ends.

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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  • Bacteria (1966-1973)
  • Myxococcales (1974-1991)

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  1. B03w.660w.125w.500w.605w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Myxococcus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016940. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016940
  2. Myxococcus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myxococcus
  3. Myxococcus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3331909