Athiorhodaceae

plural noun
Athi·​o·​rho·​da·​ce·​ae | \ āˌthīəˌrōˈdāsēˌē\

Definition of Athiorhodaceae

: a family of small motile sulfur bacteria having polar flagella and red to brown coloration due to various combinations of bacteriochlorophyll and carotenoid pigments

History and Etymology for Athiorhodaceae

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + thi- + rhod- + -aceae

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