Flexibacter is a genus of bacteria consisting of some seventeen strains (or species), known for their yellow hue.[4]
Etymology: L. part. adj. flexus (from. L. v. flecto), bent, winding; N.L. masc. n. bacter, rod; N.L. masc. n. Flexibacter, intended to mean flexible rod.[4]
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