vs
Kocuria carniphila compared with Kocuria flava
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Actinobacteriota (Actinobacteriota) | Actinobacteriota (Actinobacteriota) |
| Class same | Actinomycetia (Actinomycetia) | Actinomycetia (Actinomycetia) |
| Order same | Actinomycetales (Actinomycetales) | Actinomycetales (Actinomycetales) |
| Family same | Micrococcaceae | Micrococcaceae |
| Genus same | Kocuria | Kocuria |
| Species | Kocuria carniphila | Kocuria flava |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Kocuria.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Kocuria carniphila is a Gram-positive coccus isolated from meat (as suggested by its species name, carniphila meaning meat-loving), belonging to the family Micrococcaceae. It is an aerobic, non-motile bacterium found in food environments and potentially on animal skin and associated surfaces. Some Kocuria species have been identified as opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised individuals.
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