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magnetosomes [mag′ned·ə‚sōmz] (microbiology) Intracellular, membrane-bound iron mineral crystals, often magnetite, that enable magnetotactic bacteria to orient and move in the direction of the earth's magnetic field, in marine environments, magnetosomes may contain the iron sulfide mineral greigite. 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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