Nomenclature
"Streptococcus" derives from a Greek term meaning "twisted berry" and refers to the way the bacterium is grouped in chains that resemble a string of beads. "Thermophilus" derives from the Greek term thermotita meaning "heat". It refers to an organism's ability to thrive at high temperatures.
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