Filamentose

/ˌfɪləˈmɛntoʊs/ adjective

Definition

Composed of or containing many filaments; having a pronounced threadlike quality throughout.

Etymology

From Latin 'filamentum' with the suffix '-ose' (meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'), used in scientific terminology to indicate abundance of a feature.

Kelly Says

Filamentose bacteria like Streptomyces produce antibiotics we use in medicine—their threadlike growth pattern actually helps them produce these life-saving compounds better than round-shaped bacteria.

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