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Novosphingobium rhizosphaerae compared with Sphingomonas melonis
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 | Sphingomonas | Sphingomonas |
| Species | Novosphingobium rhizosphaerae | Sphingomonas melonis |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sphingomonas.
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 rhizosphaerae is a Gram-negative aerobic rod associated with the plant rhizosphere environment, as its species name suggests. It inhabits the root zone of various plants in temperate soils. This chemoheterotroph decomposes root exudates and organic matter in the plant rhizosphere, potentially influencing plant nutrition and health.
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