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Staphylococcus epidermidis compared with Staphylococcus kloosii
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 kloosii |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Staphylococcus.
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.
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 kloosii is a coagulase-negative member of the genus Staphylococcus, known for its association with the skin of warm-blooded animals. It forms clusters of gram-positive cocci and is considered a minor commensal organism. Its conservation status is not evaluated under standard biodiversity metrics.
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