Micrococcidae

Definition

A family of bacteria commonly found in soil, water, dust, and human skin.

Etymology

From Greek 'mikro-', meaning 'small', and 'kokkos', meaning 'kernel' or 'seed'.

Example

The Micrococcidae family includes genera such as Micrococcus.

Related Terms

• Micrococcus
• Bacteria

Usage Notes

Members of the Micrococcidae family are often used as model organisms in microbiological studies.