enterobacteria (Meaning)

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enterobacteria (n)

rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals

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rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals

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Enterobacteria are a large family of Gram-negative bacteria found in the environment and the intestinal tracts of animals.

Enterobacteria are facultative anaerobes, meaning that they can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen.

Enterobacteria are typically rod-shaped and have a single flagellum for motility.

Enterobacteria are able to ferment a variety of carbohydrates, including glucose, lactose, and sucrose.