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Sphingomicrobium astaxanthinifaciens compared with Sphingomicrobium flavum
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 | Sphingomicrobium | Sphingomicrobium |
| Species | Sphingomicrobium astaxanthinifaciens | Sphingomicrobium flavum |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sphingomicrobium.
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.
Sphingomicrobium astaxanthinifaciens is a gram-negative bacterium in the family Sphingomonadaceae notable for producing astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment with antioxidant properties. It is found in marine or coastal environments and belongs to a genus characterised by sphingolipid-containing membranes. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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