bacteroidal
/ˈbæktəˌrɔɪdəl/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling a bacteroid (a rod-shaped bacterium or a nitrogen-fixing bacterium in plant roots).
- The bacteroidal cells in the root nodule are surrounded by a membrane.
- Under the microscope, the bacteroidal shape was clearly rod-like.
- The bacteroidal form of the bacteria is essential for the symbiotic relationship with the plant.
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