Micrococcus
(n.) A genus of Spherobacteria, in the form of very small globular or oval cells, forming, by transverse division, filaments, or chains of cells, or in some cases single organisms shaped like dumb-bells (Diplococcus), all without the power of motion. See Illust. of Ascoccus.
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Micro- Micro-chemical Micro-chemistry Micro-geological Micro-geology Microampere Microanalysis Microbacteria Microbarograph Microbe