Azotobacterieae

/əˌzoʊtəbækˈtɪriːi/ noun

Definition

A family of bacteria that includes the genus Azotobacter, characterized by their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen.

Etymology

From 'Azotobacter' + '-ieae' (Latin family-level taxonomic suffix in biology). Follows Linnaean binomial nomenclature rules for classifying organisms.

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The '-ieae' suffix belongs to the formal Latin naming system for living things, which is why scientists worldwide can communicate precisely about organisms using these standardized names.

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