Lexical entry

モネラ

monera

A former biological kingdom that comprised unicellular organisms without a nucleus (prokaryotes).

Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource: Latin

Meaning

A taxonomic group that formerly included all bacteria and archaea before being subdivided in modern classification systems.

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ウイルス

A virus; a microscopic infectious agent.

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