Which of the Following Groups of Bacteria is Named for Its

Question

Which of the following groups of bacteria is named for its resemblance to fungi?
A) Corynebacterium
B) Actinomyces
C) Clostridium
D) Lactobacillus
E) Staphylococcus

Accepted Answer

Actinomyces bacteria are named for their branching filamentous growth pattern, which resembles that of fungi.