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Planomicrobium chinense compared with Planomicrobium flavidum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Bacteria (Bacteria) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same Firmicutes (Firmicutes) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class same Bacilli (Bacilli) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order same Bacillales_A Bacillales_A
Family same Planococcaceae Planococcaceae
Genus same Planomicrobium Planomicrobium
Species Planomicrobium chinense Planomicrobium flavidum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Planomicrobium chinense is a motile, Gram-positive coccoid bacterium first isolated in China, as its name implies. It produces yellowish-orange pigmented colonies and inhabits terrestrial soil environments. This aerobic bacterium decomposes organic compounds in soil and has been found in various Asian soil habitats.

Planomicrobium flavidum is a yellow-pigmented, motile coccus belonging to the Planococcaceae family. It inhabits various terrestrial and aquatic environments and has been isolated from diverse geographic locations. This aerobic chemoheterotroph breaks down organic matter and is recognized by its characteristic yellow colony coloration.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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