Cladothrix

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Clad·​o·​thrix

ˈkladəˌthriks

taxonomic synonym of actinomyces

Cladothrix

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taxonomic synonym of sphaerotilus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from clad- + -thrix

New Latin, from clad- + -thrix

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