👉 Micrococcal is a scientific term that refers to an organism or species of bacteria that is known for its ability to produce smaller, more compact forms of their cells. These smaller cells are often referred to as "micrococci" and are characterized by their small size and unique structure. Micrococcales were first described in the 1930s by the German zoologist Hans Christian von Schröder. The term was later used to describe a group of bacteria that share similarities with micro