Magnetosome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Magnetosome is a noun meaning (biology) A membranous prokaryotic organelle, containing mineral crystals, present in magnetotactic bacteria.
Meaning
(biology) A membranous prokaryotic organelle, containing mineral crystals, present in magnetotactic bacteria.
Word Forms
- magnetosomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include magnetoferritin, magnetite, maghemite, magnetoplumbite, lodestone, magnesiocarbonatite.
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