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Novosphingobium capsulatum compared with Novosphingobium fluoreni
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 fluoreni |
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 fluoreni is a gram-negative bacterium in the family Sphingomonadaceae, notable for its ability to degrade fluorene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It inhabits soil and sediment environments contaminated with aromatic pollutants, where it contributes to bioremediation. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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