''Flexibacter'' is a
genus of
bacteria consisting of some seventeen strains (or species), known for their yellow hue.
Etymology: L. part. adj. ''flexus'' (from. L. v. ''flecto''), bent, winding; N.L. masc. n. ''
bacter'', rod; N.L. masc. n. ''Flexibacter'', intended to mean flexible rod.
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References
Cytophagia
Bacteria genera
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