noun
- a genus of bacteria that forms branching filaments and produces many antibiotics
Usage: scientific
Examples
- Streptomyces bacteria are found commonly in soil.
- Many important antibiotics are derived from streptomyces species.
- The researcher isolated a new strain of streptomyces from forest soil.
- Streptomyces produces streptomycin, an important antibiotic.
- The pharmaceutical company studies streptomyces for drug development.
- Streptomyces colonies have a characteristic earthy smell.