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12 December, 17:04

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

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  1. 12 December, 17:15
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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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