streptomyces
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streptomyces (uncountable)
Any of several bacteria, of the genus Streptomyces, found in soil, several of which produce antibiotics.
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In phase 2. Streptomyces research is expected to provide new antibiotics, including treatment against MRSA and infections resistant to commonly used medication.
Occurrences in prokaryotes Orobol can be found in Streptomyces neyagawaensis (an Actinobacterium).