|
|
Definitions for: Coccus [n] any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
Webster (1913) Definition: Coc"cus, n.; pl. Cocci. [NL., fr. Gr. ? grain, seed.
See Cochineal.]
1. (Bot.) One of the separable carpels of a dry fruit.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of hemipterous insects, including scale
insects, and the cochineal insect (Coccus cacti).
3. (Biol.) A form of bacteria, shaped like a globule.
Synonyms: cocci
See Also: eubacteria, eubacterium, staph, staphylococci, staphylococcus, true bacteria
|
|
Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder
Scrabble Cheat
Words With Friends Cheat
Hanging With Friends Cheat
Scramble With Friends Cheat
Ruzzle Cheat
Related Resources: animals starting with j p letter animals animlas that start with u |