Schizomycetes

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See also: schizomycetes

Translingual

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Etymology

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From schizo- +‎ -mycetes ("split-fungi"), in reference to their commonest mode of reproduction by transverse division.

Proper noun

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Schizomycetes

  1. (archaic) A taxonomic class within the kingdom Plantae – all or some bacteria, in any of several phyla.

Usage notes

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Descendants

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  • English: schizomycetes
  • Finnish: jakosieni (calque)
  • Swedish: klyvsvamp (calque)

References

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