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Staphylococcus epidermidis compared with Staphylococcus hominis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class same	Bacilli (Bacilli)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order same	Staphylococcales	Staphylococcales
Family same	Staphylococcaceae	Staphylococcaceae
Genus same	Staphylococcus	Staphylococcus
Species	Staphylococcus epidermidis	Staphylococcus hominis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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.

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that is the most abundant commensal bacterium on human skin. It colonizes the entire body surface and mucous membranes of humans and other mammals globally. While normally harmless, it is a leading cause of biofilm-associated infections on implanted medical devices.

Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan