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Gliding Bacteria.
Gliding Bacteria - as a noun
Bacteria that form colonies in self-produced slime; inhabit moist soils or decaying plant matter or animal waste
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
myxobactermyxobacteriamyxobacteriumslime bacteriaExample Sentences
"The movement of gliding bacteria is usually slow and steady."
"Some species of gliding bacteria can reach speeds of up to 100 micrometers per second."
"Researchers have discovered unique mechanisms that allow gliding bacteria to move without the use of flagella."
"Certain gliding bacteria have protein appendages called pili that aid in their movement."
"The study of gliding bacteria has led to significant advancements in understanding microbial motility."
