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[edit] Etymology of Myco–
Why is it called a "myco"bacterium? Isn't "myco" the radical for fungi? - Thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 201.8.16.151 (talk • contribs).
- I came here wondering the same thing 67.188.22.41 03:51, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
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- The Latin root myco- does mean fungus or fungus-like, though it can also mean waxy (see mycolic acid for an example of this usage). While Mycobacterium species do bear a passing resemblance to fungi when they grown on solid media (as in this image), it is the presence of "waxy" compounds in the cell wall that gives this genus its name—as well as its resistance to Gram staining. -- MarcoTolo 22:15, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
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- I was wondering the exact same thing. I went to Discussions to see if there was any mention of the issue, and lo and behold, the only topic in Discussions is the very issue I was concerned about. Go, Wikipedia!
- Hah, me too. Maybe it should be in the article? --Galaxiaad 07:46, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
