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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. microbiology
  3. microorganisms
  4. bacteria
  5. coliform bacteria
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. microorganisms
  4. bacteria
  5. coliform bacteria

Preferred term

coliform bacteria

Type

  • Organism

Definition

  • Information A group of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that do not form endospores. They are found in many environments, including the intestinal tract and feces of animals. Some species are economically important as livestock pathogens.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/15079

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