Photorhabdus
Medical Dictionary
-> Photorhabdus
Search:
Photorhabdus
A genus of gram-negative bacteria existing symbiotically with nematodes of the family Heterorhabditidae (see RHABDITOIDEA). These nematodes infect a variety of soil-dwelling insects. Upon entering an insect host, the nematode releases Photorhabdus from its intestinal tract and the bacterium establishes a lethal septicemia in the insect.
© MedicalDictionaryweb.com 2012 |
Contact Us
|
Terms of Use
|
Teeth Whitening
|
Low Carb Foods and Diets