rhizobiaceae

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Noun rhizobiaceae has 1 sense

Rhizobiaceae, family Rhizobiaceae - a small family of rod-shaped bacteria
--₁ is a kind of bacteria family
--₁ is a member of Eubacteriales, order Eubacteriales
--₁ has members: Rhizobium, genus Rhizobium; Agrobacterium, genus Agrobacterium

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Rhizobiaceae

Noun (plural): Rhizobiaceae

Definition: A family of gram-negative bacteria that are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen in the root nodules of leguminous plants.

Sample Sentence: Rhizobiaceae play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by forming a symbiotic relationship with legumes.