genus Micrococcus

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genus Micrococcus - type genus of the family MicrococcaceaeMicrococcusbacteria genus - a genus of bacteriafamily Micrococcaceae, Micrococcaceae - spherical or elliptical usually aerobic eubacteria that produce yellow or orange or red pigment; includes toxin-producing forms as well as harmless commensals and saprophytes