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Streptococcus pneumoniae was originally named Diplococcus pneumoniae. Why was the genus name Diplococcus originally given to this organism?

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  • 16-01-2020

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The prefix "di-" means two, and these organisms are usually found in pairs under the microscope hence the reason for the original naming.

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