- plural of archaebacterium.
archaebacteria
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of archaebacteria
First recorded in 1975–80; from New Latin; Archae- is irregular for archaeo- (perhaps an erroneous Latinizing of Greek arche- ); see origin at arche-, archaeo-, bacteria
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Example Sentences
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The basic molecular biology of archaebacteria is not under stood.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 1, 2013
Moreover, some of the archaebacteria have a form of metabolism that seems particularly well suited to the conditions believed to have prevailed in the early history of life on the earth.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 1, 2013
The supposed great antiquity of the archaebacteria remains an unproved prejudice, but it is a plausible one.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 1, 2013
In order to appreciate the special status of the archaebacteria it is helpful to consider some of the defining characteristics of eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 1, 2013
The phylogenetic evidence suggests that the archaebacteria are at least as old as the other major groups.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 1, 2013
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