Ectothiorhodospiraceae

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Ectothiorhodospiraceae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Proteobacteria
Class: Gamma Proteobacteria
Order: Chromatiales
Family: Ectothiorhodospiraceae
Genera

Arhodomonas
Ectothiorhodospira
Halorhodospira
Nitrococcus
Thioalkalivibrio
Thiorhodospira

The Ectothiorhodospiraceae are a family of purple sulfur bacteria, distinguished by producing sulfur globules outside of their cells. They are generally marine.


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