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Nitrosopumilus maritimus compared with Nitrosopumilus oxyclinae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Archaea (Archaea)	Archaea (Archaea)
Phylum same	Thermoproteota (Thermoproteota)	Thermoproteota (Thermoproteota)
Class same	Nitrososphaeria (Nitrososphaeria)	Nitrososphaeria (Nitrososphaeria)
Order same	Nitrososphaerales (منترزيات كروية)	Nitrososphaerales (منترزيات كروية)
Family same	Nitrosopumilaceae	Nitrosopumilaceae
Genus same	Nitrosopumilus	Nitrosopumilus
Species	Nitrosopumilus maritimus	Nitrosopumilus oxyclinae

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Nitrosopumilus.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
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Average Lifespan	—	—
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Nitrosopumilus maritimus is a marine archaeon belonging to the phylum Thaumarchaeota and one of the first mesophilic archaea demonstrated to oxidize ammonia as an energy source. It is extremely abundant in marine environments, playing a key role in the global nitrogen cycle. Its tiny cell size and high surface area-to-volume ratio make it highly efficient at nutrient capture in oligotrophic ocean waters.