What is another word for genus mycoplasma?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs mˈa͡ɪkəplˌazmə] (IPA) 
The genus Mycoplasma, which comprises of tiny, parasitic bacteria that lack a cell wall, is a well-known group of microorganisms. These bacteria are generally associated with several diseases that affect both humans and animals. While the term Mycoplasma is commonly used to describe this group of bacteria, there are also other synonyms for this term. One of them is the Mollicutes, which refers to the softness or lack of rigidity of these bacteria. Another synonym is the pleuropneumonia-like organisms (PPLO), which describes the bacteria's association with respiratory diseases. Finally, the term Tenericutes is used to describe the group's phylogenetic relation in the bacterial classification system.
