genus lactobacillus

1. Type genus of the family Lactobacillaceae (synset 101382595)
   is a type of: bacteria genus - a genus of bacteria
   member holonym:

   • lactobacillus - a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk)
   • acidophilus, lactobacillus acidophilus - a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
   belongs to: family lactobacillaceae, family lactobacteriaceae, lactobacillaceae, lactobacteriaceae - lactic acid bacteria and important pathogens; bacteria that ferment carbohydrates chiefly into lactic acid

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