| flavobacterium | A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in soil and water. Its organisms are also found in raw meats, milk and other foods, hospital environments, and human clinical specimens. Some species are pathogenic in humans. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| Flavobacterium aquatile | A species found in water containing a high percentage of calcium carbonate; it is the type species of Flavobacterium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Flavobacterium breve | A species found in sewage; pathogenic for laboratory animals. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Flavobacterium piscicida | Former name for Pseudomonas piscicida. (05 Mar 2000) |