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bacterial capsule |
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bacterial capsule [bak′tir·ē·əl ′kap·səl] (microbiology) A thick, mucous envelope, composed of polypeptides or carbohydrates, surrounding some bacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Utah biologists observed that the bacterial capsule invades citrus mealybug eggs before hatching. |
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