Molicutes
- Pronunciation
- /mol-li-kutes/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Mollicute
- Plural
- Mollicutes
Definition
A class of wall-less microorganisms, surrounded by a membrane, and related to bacteria. They are small, gram-negative, and highly variable in appearance.
Etymology
From Latin 'mollis', meaning 'soft', and 'cutis', meaning 'skin'.
Example
Mollicutes are often found in various environments, including soil and water.
Related Terms
- Bacteria
- Microorganisms
- Wall-less