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actinomycetal

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ac·ti·no·my·cete  (kt-n-mst, -m-st)
n.
Any of various filamentous or rod-shaped, often pathogenic microorganisms of the order Actinomycetales that are found in soil and resemble bacteria and fungi.

acti·no·my·cetal (-m-stl), acti·no·my·cetous adj.
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Adj.1.actinomycetal - of or belonging to the actinomycetesactinomycetal - of or belonging to the actinomycetes


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The actinomycetes found in these soils were dominated by the 2 common genera Streptomyces and Streptoverticillium, which represented more than 70% of the actinomycetal flora.
 
 
 
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