actinomycetales
/ækˌtɪnoʊmaɪˈsiːtəliːz/
noun
- An order of bacteria that includes actinomycetes, characterized by filamentous growth and often found in soil.
- Actinomycetales are important decomposers in soil ecosystems.
- The classification of Actinomycetales has been revised with new genetic data.
- Many antibiotics, such as streptomycin, are derived from members of the order Actinomycetales.