myxobacteria
Americanplural noun
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myxobacterium
singular
Etymology
Origin of myxobacteria
1930–35; myxo- + bacteria, based on the genus name Myxobacter; see -bacter
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Argyrins were originally discovered in myxobacteria, microorganisms that inhabit soil.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
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