What is another word for Genus Coccus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kˈɒkəs] (IPA) 
Genus Coccus refers to spherical or nearly spherical bacteria that exist in a vast range of environments, including soil, water, and animal tissues. Some typical synonyms of this term include Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Neisseria. Micrococcus expresses a series of bacteria usually present on the skin or in soil and airborne dust, Staphylococcus comprises a group of bacteria found on the skin or in the nose, Streptococcus are spherical or oval bacteria that form chains, found on animal or human mucous membranes, and Neisseria is a type of spherical bacteria found in the respiratory and reproductive tracts of animals and humans. The study of such bacteria and their respective characteristics come under the broad category of microbiology and are vital for several fields, including medical and environmental sciences.
