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Definition of clonothrix

clonothrix

/ˈkloʊnəθrɪks/
clo · no · thrix
Plural:clonothrices
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clonothrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of filamentous, sheath-forming bacteria typically found in fresh water, noted for their branching, hair-like cellular structures and their role in the oxidation of iron and manganese, which frequently causes biofouling in water distribution pipes.

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cloak
clock
clockvine
clonothrix
clorox
closet
cloth

Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Clonothrix, derived from the Greek 'klōn' (twig or shoot) and 'thrix' (hair), referring to the organism's false-branching, filamentous, hair-like microscopic appearance.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clonothrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clonothrix
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