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Novosphingobium capsulatum compared with Novosphingobium chloroacetimidivorans
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien) | Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien) |
| Class same | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order same | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family same | Sphingomonadaceae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus same | Novosphingobium | Novosphingobium |
| Species | Novosphingobium capsulatum | Novosphingobium chloroacetimidivorans |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Novosphingobium.
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.
Novosphingobium capsulatum is a gram-negative bacterium in the family Sphingomonadaceae, characterised by the production of an extracellular capsule. It is found in soil and freshwater environments and belongs to a genus known for aromatic compound degradation. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
Novosphingobium chloroacetimidivorans is a Gram-negative aerobic rod with the capacity to degrade chloroacetamide herbicides. It has been isolated from herbicide-contaminated soils in agricultural regions. This specialized bacterium plays a role in the natural attenuation of chlorinated organic pollutants in agricultural soils.
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