American bison vs
Bison bison compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American bison | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Bovidae (Bovids) | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Bison | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Bison bison | Staphylococcus haemolyticus |
Conservation Status
American bison
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American bison | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American bison
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
American bison
The American bison (Bison bison) is a species in the genus Bison. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.
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