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Staphylococcus saprophyticus compared with Staphylococcus succinus
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 saprophyticus | Staphylococcus succinus |
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 saprophyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus recognized as a common cause of urinary tract infections in young women. It forms characteristic clusters of cells and inhabits human and animal skin, mucous membranes, and the periurethral area. This opportunistic pathogen is commensal under normal conditions but can colonize the urinary tract.
Staphylococcus succinus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus originally isolated from ancient amber and later found in food environments including cheese. It inhabits fermented food products and the skin of mammals. This bacterium participates in food fermentation processes and is considered safe in food-grade contexts.
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