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Definition of Leptothrix

Leptothrix
Leptothrix Lep"to*thrix (l[e^]p"t[-o]*thr[i^]ks), n. [NL., fr. Gr. lepto`s small + qri`x hair.] (Biol.) A genus of bacteria, characterized by having their filaments very long, slender, and indistinctly articulated.
Leptothrix
Leptothrix Lep"to*thrix, a. [See Leptothrix, n. ] (Biol.) Having the form of a little chain; -- applied to bacteria when, as in multiplication by fission, they form a chain of filiform individuals.

Meaning of Leptothrix from wikipedia

- Leptothrix may refer to: Leptothrix (bacterium), a genus of bacteria in the order Burkholderiales Leptothrix (spider), a genus of spiders in the family...
- Leptothrix is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria in the class Betaproteobacteria. The name is from the Gr**** leptos thrix (literally 'fine hair'). They...
- Leptothrix ochracea is a bacterium from the genus Leptothrix. It occurs in iron-rich fresh water and wetlands with only low concentrations of organic matter...
- Leptothrix discophora is one of several species of Leptothrix, known for its sheath, and iron-, manganese-, and recently discovered ****nic-removing properties...
- Leptothrix is a monotypic genus of dwarf spiders containing the single species, Leptothrix hardyi. It was first described by Anton Menge in 1869. List...
- Leptothrix lopholea is a bacterium from the genus Leptothrix. J.P. Euzeby. "Leptothrix". LPSN. Retrieved 2013-05-19. "Leptothrix Kützing 1843, genus"....
- Leptothrix mobilis is a bacterium from the genus Leptothrix which was isolated from freshwater sediments. J.P. Euzeby. "Leptothrix". LPSN. Retrieved 2013-05-19...
- Leptothrix cholodnii is a bacterium from the genus Leptothrix, which has the ability to oxidize Fe(II).. They were previously known as Leptothrix discophora...
- List Elymus caput-medusae L. Hordeum caput-medusae (L.) Coss. & Durieu Leptothrix caput-medusae (L.) Dumort. Cuviera caput-medusae (L.) Simonk. Hordelymus...
- Synonyms Cuviera Koeler 1802, rejected name not Cuviera DC. 1807 (Rubiaceae) Leptothrix (Dumort.) Dumort. 1868 not Kuetzing 1843 Medusather (Griseb.) P.Candargy...