myxobacterium
/ˌmɪksoʊbækˈtɪriəm/
noun
- A type of bacterium that moves by gliding and often forms complex colonies or fruiting bodies.
- Myxobacteria are known for their ability to swarm together to hunt other microbes.
- Under the microscope, the myxobacterium formed a beautiful, branching structure.
- Scientists study myxobacteria to learn how simple cells cooperate.