A family of bacteria capable of breaking down cellulose, used in research and industrial processes.
From cellulo- (cellulose) + -monad- (relating to monad, from Greek monas meaning unit) + -aceae (taxonomic suffix for family names). Scientific name for a bacterial family.
These single-celled bacteria are nature's tiny recyclers, and scientists are trying to harness them to convert agricultural waste into usable energy—imagine bacteria that turn corn stalks into fuel!
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