Acronyms that contain the term epulopiscium 

Epulopiscium

Epulopiscium spp. are a group of Gram-positive bacteria that have a symbiotic relationship with surgeonfish. These bacteria are known for their unusually large size, many ranging from 200–700 μm in length. Until the discovery of Thiomargarita namibiensis in 1999, Epulopiscium spp. were thought to be the largest bacteria. They are still the largest known heterotrophic bacteria. In addition to their large size, Epulopiscium, commonly referred to as "epulos," are morphologically diverse and extremely polyploid. Epulos also have unique reproductive strategies in which certain cells can form intracellular offspring, similar to microbial sporulation; furthermore, several epulo morphologies exhibit sporulation. While the bacteria have not been successfully grown in the lab, scientists have gained a better understanding of Epulopiscium spp. through microscopic, phylogenetic, and genomic analyses.

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