What is another word for Order Mycoplasmatales?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdə mˈa͡ɪkəplˌazmɐtˌe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Order Mycoplasmatales is a group of bacteria commonly known as mycoplasmas. These organisms lack a cell wall, making them highly versatile and adaptable to different environments. Mycoplasmas are found in a range of habitats including the human respiratory tract and animal genitalia. Synonyms for Order Mycoplasmatales include class Mollicutes, family Mycoplasmataceae, and genus Mycoplasma. Mollicutes, derived from Latin meaning soft skin, refers to the lack of a cell wall in these bacteria which gives them a unique physical property of being soft and pliable. Mycoplasmataceae and Mycoplasma are derived from the group's most commonly known genus, Mycoplasma, which currently holds over 200 species.
