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Lysobacter defluvii compared with Lysobacter gummosus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien) | Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien) |
| Class same | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order same | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) |
| Family same | Xanthomonadaceae | Xanthomonadaceae |
| Genus same | Lysobacter | Lysobacter |
| Species | Lysobacter defluvii | Lysobacter gummosus |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lysobacter.
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.
Lysobacter gummosus is a Gram-negative, gliding bacterium known for producing extracellular gummy polysaccharides that give colonies a characteristic sticky appearance. It inhabits aquatic and terrestrial environments including river sediments and soils. This chemoheterotroph feeds on organic matter and other microorganisms in its environment.
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