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Wigglesworthia

Medical Definition: A genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria in the family ENTEROBACTERIACEAE. They exist only as primary endosymbionts of five species of TSETSE FLIES, found in specialized organelles called mycetomes. The bacteria supply crucial B vitamins (VITAMIN B COMPLEX) which the flies require for fertility.
Also Called: Wigglesworthia glossinidia
Previously Indexed: Enterobacteriaceae (1995-2003)

Wigglesworthia Medical Definitions and Terms

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