(n) one of two usually recognized orders of true bacteria; Gram-positive spherical or rod-shaped forms; some are motile; in some classifications considered an order of Schizomycetes, Syn. order Eubacteriales
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n. one of two usually recognized orders of true bacteria; gram-positive spherical or rod-shaped forms; some are motile; in some classifications it is considered an order of Schizomycetes. Syn. -- order Eubacteriales. [ WordNet 1.5 ]