genus francisella

Noun
  1. A genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans) (synset 101368115)
    is a type of: bacteria, bacterium - (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
    member holonym: francisella tularensis - the type species of the genus Francisella and the causal agent of tularemia in humans; can be used as a bioweapon
    same as: francisella

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