| Thiotrichaceae | |
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| Stained microphoto of Thiomargarita namibiensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Gamma Proteobacteria |
| Order: | Thiotrichales |
| Family: | Thiotrichaceae |
| Genera | |
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Achromatium |
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The Thiotrichaceae are a family of Proteobacteria, including Thiomargarita namibiensis, the largest known bacterium.