Coxiella
Coxiella (family Rickettsiaceae) A genus of bacteria which are parasitic inside the cells of vertebrate or arthropod hosts. The cells are pleomorphic, non-motile rods. There is one species, C. burnetii. This is the causal agent of Q fever in humans. The organism is resistant to adverse environmental conditions, e.g. high temperatures and desiccation, and can often survive pasteurization.
More From encyclopedia.com
Cytology , Cytology is the branch of biology that studies cells, the building blocks of life. The name for this science is translated from kytos, the Greek term… Adherens Junction , adherens junction A cell junction that is commonly observed in epithelial (see EPITHELIUM) cells (e.g. those lining the intestine and those in cardia… Eubacteria , Eubacteria
The Eubacteria, also called just "bacteria," are one of the three main domains of life, along with the Archaea and the Eukarya. Eubacteria… Antherozoid , Skip to main content
antherozoid
antherozoid (spermatozoid) The male gamete produced in the (antheridia of fungi, algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, a… Cell Death , Cell death
Like all living things, the various types of cells in plants, animals, and the many different cell types in humans eventually die. Cell de… Virus , Virus
A virus is a package of chemicals that infects living cells. Composed only of some genetic material inside a protein coat, it is not considered…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Coxiella