Ectothiorhodospiraceae
| Ectothiorhodospiraceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Gammaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Chromatiales |
| Family: | Ectothiorhodospiraceae |
| Genera | |
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Alkalilimnicola | |
The Ectothiorhodospiraceae are a family of purple sulfur bacteria, distinguished by producing sulfur globules outside of their cells.[1] The cells are rod-shaped, vibrioid, or spirilla, and they are able to move using flagella. In general, they are marine and prefer anaerobic conditions.[1] Like all purple sulfur bacteria, they are capable of photosynthesis.
References
- 1 2 George M. Garrity: Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. 2. Auflage. Springer, New York, 2005, Volume 2: The Proteobacteria, Part B: The Gammaproteobacteria
External links
- LPNS J.P. Euzéby: List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature -
- Type strain of Ectothiorhodospira shaposhnikovii at BacDive - the Bacterial Diversity Metadatabase
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