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  1. Micrococcus - Wikipedia

    Micrococcus, from Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós), meaning "small", and κόκκος (kókkos), meaning "sphere", is a genus of bacteria in the Micrococcaceae family. Micrococcus occurs in a wide range of …

  2. Micrococcus | Gram-positive, Cocci, Aerobic | Britannica

    Micrococcus, genus of spherical bacteria in the family Micrococcaceae that is widely disseminated in nature. Micrococci are microbiologically characterized as gram-positive cocci, 0.5 to 3.5 μ m …

  3. Micrococcus - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Micrococcus is defined as a genus of nonmotile, non–spore-forming, gram-positive cocci that grow in irregular clusters and are normal residents of the skin, occasionally causing infections, particularly in …

  4. Micrococcus: Classification, Infections, Tests & Study Guide

    Micrococcus is a genus of bacteria that is present in the Micrococcaceae family. Micrococcus species occur in a wide range of environments, including dust, water, and soil.

  5. Micrococcus Definition - Microbiology Key Term | Fiveable

    Micrococcus is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that are spherical in shape and typically found in soil, water, and human skin. They are known for their ability to survive in a variety of environmental …

  6. The Genus Micrococcus | Springer Nature Link (formerly SpringerLink)

    Jan 1, 2017 · The genus Micrococcus consists of Gram-positive spheres occurring in tetrads and in irregular clusters that are usually nonmotile and nonsporeforming. They are catalase positive and …

  7. Micrococcus-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab

    Sep 19, 2023 · Micrococcus is a genus of bacteria that belongs to the family Micrococcaceae. These bacteria are Gram-positive, spherical or cocci-shaped, and typically occur in pairs, tetrads, or …

  8. Micrococcus - Wikiwand

    Micrococcus, from Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós), meaning "small", and κόκκος (kókkos), meaning "sphere", is a genus of bacteria in the Micrococcaceae family. Micrococcus occurs in a wide range of …

  9. Micrococcus luteus | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Micrococcus luteus is a bacterium found in water, soil, dairy products, humans, and animals. These bacteria are often harmless, but they can cause illness in people who have weakened immune …

  10. Micrococcus luteus - Wikipedia

    Micrococcus luteus is coagulase negative, bacitracin susceptible, and forms bright yellow colonies on nutrient agar (hence its scientific species name luteus which means "yellow" in Latin). Micrococcus …