Micrococci

Example:The scientist carefully examined the micrococcus specimens under the microscope.

Definition:a type of small, spherical bacterium that forms chains or pairs and is part of the phylum Actinobacteria.

Example:The researcher observed a dense colony of micrococci on the agar plate.

Definition:a group of microorganisms of the same species growing together, typically on a surface such as a petri dish or agar plate.

Example:The micrococci were Gram-positive and thus had a thick peptidoglycan cell wall.

Definition:describing bacteria that retain the crystal violet stain during the Gram staining process, which involves the uptake of the stain and its resistance to removal by decolorization with alcohol.