What is another word for myxobacteria?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪksəbɐktˈi͡əɹɪə] (IPA) 
Myxobacteria are a group of bacteria that are commonly found in soil and water. While this term is widely used, there are also other synonyms that refer to the same group of bacteria. Some synonyms for myxobacteria include myxococci, myxobacterium, and myxobacterales. In addition, other terms such as slime bacteria, gliding bacteria, and social bacteria can also be used to refer to the same group of microorganisms. These synonyms are used interchangeably in various scientific research and medical papers to describe the same bacterial group. No matter which term is used, it is important to understand that all of these names refer to the same type of bacteria.
