1. A large family of Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria of the order Eubacteriales
   "Water testing revealed the presence of coliform bacteria";
   - Enterobacteriaceae, family Enterobacteriaceae

1. Of or relating to the bacteria that inhabit the intestines (especially the colon) of mammals, for example Salmonella and E. coli
   "Water quality tests check for coliform bacteria as indicators of contamination"

Derived forms: coliforms

Type of: bacteria family

Part of: Eubacteriales, order Eubacteriales

Encyclopedia: Coliform