Plural forms for microorganisms
When referring to the common vernacular plural of a genus, use lowercase letters. Consult the most recent edition of a medical dictionary for clarification if necessary.
For organisms that do not have a common plural, add the word species or organisms to the genus name to indicate the use is plural.
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Genus |
Plural noun form |
|
Chlamydia |
chlamydiae |
|
Escherischia |
Escherichia organisms |
|
Mycobacterium |
mycobacteria |
|
Proteus |
Proteus species |
|
Pseudomonas |
pseudomonads |
|
Salmonella |
salmonellae |
|
Staphylococcus |
staphylococci |
|
Streptococcus |
streptococci |
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