rhizobia

noun

Meaning

Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen.

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Related words

root nodule(English)frankia(English)bacteroid(English)bradyrhizobium(English)rhizobacteria(English)agrobacterium(English)leghemoglobin(English)rhizoid(English)

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