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bacteroid
An altered form of bacterial cells. Refers particularly to the swollen, irregular vacuolated cells of Rhizobium and Bradyrhizobium in legume nodules.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Soil science
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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- Bob Adams
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