Lactococcus

**Definition:** A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria mainly isolated from milk and milk products. These bacteria are also found in plants and nonsterile frozen and dry foods. Previously thought to be a member of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS (group N), it is now recognized as a separate genus.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.353.750.737.500 - B03.510.400.800.500 - B03.510.550.737.500