SPIRILLUM CARTERI Meaning and
Definition
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Spirillum carteri is a type of Gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium that belongs to the genus Spirillum. It was named after its discoverer, Thomas Dickson Carter, an American biologist who first isolated and characterized the bacterium in the late 19th century.
The spirillum carteri bacterium is typically found in freshwater environments, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It is considered a microaerophile, meaning it thrives in environments with low oxygen levels. The bacteria are motile due to the presence of multiple flagella, which allow them to move through their watery habitats in a corkscrew-like motion.
Under a microscope, spirillum carteri appears as a helical-shaped cell with a flexible structure. It possesses a rigid cell wall that serves as a protective barrier and maintains its shape. The bacterium has a single chromosomal circular DNA molecule and lacks plasmids.
Spirillum carteri is metabolically versatile, capable of obtaining energy through both aerobic and anaerobic respiration, as well as fermentation. It is also known to be chemoorganotrophic, using organic compounds as a source of carbon.
While spirillum carteri is occasionally studied to understand bacterial motility and ecological interactions in aquatic environments, it is not typically associated with pathogenicity in humans or animals and is mainly regarded as a harmless environmental microorganism.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of SPIRILLUM CARTERI
The word "spirillum" comes from the Latin word "spīrāre", meaning "to breathe" or "to exhale". It refers to the spiral shape of the bacteria in the genus Spirillum.
The term "carteri" is a specific epithet given in honor of British biologist and bacteriologist, Thomas D. Carter. He was known for his work on the taxonomy of bacteria and made important contributions to the field of microbiology. Therefore, "Spirillum carteri" is named after him as a tribute for his significant contributions.
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