Thiotrichaceae
| Thiotrichaceae | |
|---|---|
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| Stained microphoto of Thiomargarita namibiensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Gammaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Thiotrichales |
| Family: | Thiotrichaceae |
| Genera | |
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Achromatium | |
The Thiotrichaceae are a family of Proteobacteria, including Thiomargarita namibiensis, the largest known bacterium.[1] Some species are movable by gliding, Thiospira by using flagella.[1]
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
- Thiotrichaceae J.P. Euzéby: List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature
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