| Micrococcus cryophilus | A species found in frozen meat products. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| micrococcus | Origin: NL. See Micro-, and Coccus. <biology> A genus of Spherobacteria, in the form of very small globular or oval cells, forming, by transverse division, filaments, or chains of cells, or in some cases single organisms shaped like dumb-bells (Diplococcus), all without the power of motion. Physiologically, micrococci are divided into three groups; chromogenic, characterised by their power of forming pigment; zymogenic, including those associated with definite chemical processes; and pathogenic, those connected with disease. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Micrococcus candidus | A species found in skin secretions, milk, and dairy products. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Micrococcus conglomeratus | A species found in infections, milk, dairy products, dairy utensils, and water. (05 Mar 2000) |
| micrococcus luteus | A species of gram-positive, spherical bacteria whose organisms occur in tetrads and in irregular clusters of tetrads. The primary habitat is mammalian skin. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Micrococcus morrhuae | Former name for Halococcus morrhuae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Micrococcus ureae | A species found in stale urine or in soil containing urine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Micrococcus varians | A species found in body secretions, dairy products, dairy utensils, dust, and fresh and salt water. (05 Mar 2000) |