zoogloea

复数：zoogloeae

Zoogloea is a genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria from the family of Rhodocyclaceae which belongs to the class of Betaproteobacteria.Shin, Y.

1. The zoogloea formed by the bacteria helped them survive in the aquatic environment.
   细菌形成的胶状体（zoogloea）帮助它们在水生环境中生存。
2. In wastewater treatment, zoogloea plays an important role in breaking down organic waste.
   在废水处理过程中，zoogloea 在分解有机废物方面起着重要作用。