A genus of rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water that can break down cellulose.
From cell- (cellulose) + vibrio (from Latin vibrare meaning to vibrate, referring to the bacteria's movement pattern). Scientific genus name.
Cellvibrio bacteria look like tiny vibrating rods under the microscope, and they're some of nature's most enthusiastic cellulose eaters—they're the cleanup crew in soil worldwide!
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