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noun
Any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales.
is a specific kind of: eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria.
is a broader term that covers: streptomyces.
is a member of: Actinomycetales, order Actinomycetales.
domain category: animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna.
derivation: actinomycetal, actinomycetous.
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