Actinobacilli

/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊ.bəˈsɪl.aɪ/ noun

An alternative plural form of actinobacillus; rod-shaped branching bacteria in the genus Actinobacillus.

From Greek 'aktis' (ray) + Latin 'bacillus' (rod). Uses the Latin -i plural ending instead of -us, reflecting scientific nomenclature flexibility.

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