eubacteria In the five-kingdom system of taxonomy, one of the two main orders of true bacteria (the other being archaebacteria). They lack photosynthetic pigments and have very strong cell walls that are generally spherical or rod-shaped. Motile eubacteria possess a flagellum for locomotion. Related category • MICROBIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |