A genus of bacteria that forms thread-like filaments and is commonly found in water pipes and natural water systems.
From Greek 'krene' (spring/fountain) and 'thrix' (hair), literally meaning 'fountain hair.' Named for its hair-like appearance in spring water where it was first discovered.
Crenothrix is responsible for the mysterious brown slime that clogs old water pipes—it's been fouling human water supplies for centuries, and ancient Romans probably dealt with it in their aqueducts without knowing what it was!
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