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branched gram-positive bacteria, often found in soil, some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals.

The transformation of garbage into black gold is accomplished by hordes of tiny organisms, which may include bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, mites, springtails, pillbugs, and of course, worms. — Queercents
"So if insects associate with actinomycetes like this more generally, then there's potentially a huge number of new places to explore." — Media Newswire
Historically, the greatest source of antibiotics in the world has been the actinomycetes, especially members of the genus Streptomyces. — Media Newswire
But it's promising to see insects pairing up with actinomycetes. — Media Newswire
Conclusion: While actinomycetes rescues the baby beetles from certain starvation, the larvae-friendly Entomocorticium softens up the pine, allowing the fledgling beetles to eat not only the fungi but the tree itself. — YubaNet.com