Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 9 - An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria - Self Quiz - Page 271: 21

Answer

Genus = Mycobacterium,; Specific epithet = tuberculosis; Species name = Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Work Step by Step

In the name Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the genus name, specific epithet and species name are: Genus = Mycobacterium,; Specific epithet = tuberculosis; Species name = Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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