Paenibacillus

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin paen- +‎ Bacillus, from Latin paene (“almost”)

Proper noun

Paenibacillus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Paenibacillaceae – certain facultative anaerobic, endospore-forming bacteria.

Usage notes

Formerly included in genus Bacillus.

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