| Ectothiorhodospiraceae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Gamma Proteobacteria |
| Order: | Chromatiales |
| Family: | Ectothiorhodospiraceae |
| Genera | |
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Alkalilimnicola |
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The Ectothiorhodospiraceae are a family of purple sulfur bacteria, distinguished by producing sulfur globules outside of their cells. In general, they are marine.