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Rhizobium cellulosilyticum compared with Rhizobium grahamii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien) | Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien) |
| Class same | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order same | Rhizobiales (Rhizobiales) | Rhizobiales (Rhizobiales) |
| Family same | Rhizobiaceae | Rhizobiaceae |
| Genus same | Rhizobium | Rhizobium |
| Species | Rhizobium cellulosilyticum | Rhizobium grahamii |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhizobium.
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.
Rhizobium grahamii is a Gram-negative, nitrogen-fixing bacterium that forms root nodules on leguminous plants. It inhabits the rhizosphere and root nodules of various legume species including Dalea and Leucaena in Mesoamerican regions. This beneficial bacterium converts atmospheric nitrogen into biologically available ammonia for its host plants.
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