spiroplasma

(spīˈrə-plăzˌmə)

noun
Any of numerous bacteria of the genus Spiroplasma that vary in form, lack flagella, and are associated with various plant diseases. These bacteria and the related mycoplasma are the only bacteria without cell walls.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin Spīroplasma, genus name

Origin: : Latin spīra, coil; see spire2

Origin: + plasma

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