👉 Zophobacter is a bacterium that belongs to the family of Bacillariomycetes, commonly known as the mycelial bacteria. They are characterized by their small size and complex morphology, which includes a cell wall made up of polysaccharides, including cellulose, hemicellulose, and other polysaccharides. The term "zophobacter" is derived from the Latin word "zoophilus," meaning "of the zophopod family