What is another word for Caudovirales?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːdəvˌɜːɹe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Caudovirales is a taxonomic order of viruses that infect bacteria. It includes several families such as Myoviridae, Podoviridae, and Siphoviridae. Myoviridae are characterized by their long contractile tails, Podoviridae have short tails, while Siphoviridae have long non-contractile tails. Synonyms for Caudovirales are bacteiophages, bacterial viruses, or simply phages. These viruses are important tools in scientific research and can be used to control bacterial infections in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, and food industry. Phages are also known for their potential as alternatives to antibiotics in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
