micrococcaceae
/ˌmaɪkroʊkɑˈkeɪsiˌaɪ/
noun
- A family of bacteria that are usually harmless and found on the skin and in the environment, including some species used in food production.
- Micrococcaceae are commonly found on human skin and in soil.
- The lab test identified the bacteria as belonging to the family Micrococcaceae.
- Some types of Micrococcaceae help ferment cheese and other dairy products.