What is another word for bacteroid?
Pronunciation: [bˈaktəɹˌɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Bacteroid is a term used to describe a family of Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic bacteria. These are commonly found in the intestine of animals, where they play a crucial role in breaking down complex carbohydrates. Bacteroides are a common type of bacteroid, among others. Synonyms for the word bacteroid include anaerobic gram-negative bacteria, Prevotella, Fusobacterium, Porphyromonas, and Parabacteroides. The term bacteroid is often used interchangeably with "bacteroidetes," a phylum of bacteria that includes the above genera. Bacteroidetes play an important role in gut health, and disturbances in their populations have been linked to digestive diseases and disorders.
