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Beggiatoa leptomitiformis compared with Beggiatoa mirabilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Bacteria (Bacteria) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class same Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)
Order same Beggiatoales (Beggiatoales) Beggiatoales (Beggiatoales)
Family same Beggiatoaceae Beggiatoaceae
Genus same Beggiatoa Beggiatoa
Species Beggiatoa leptomitiformis Beggiatoa mirabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Beggiatoa.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Sweden.

Beggiatoa leptomitiformis es una bacteria filamentosa oxidadora de azufre que forma tapetes deslizantes en sedimentos acuáticos ricos en sulfuros y ambientes hidrotermales. Oxida el sulfuro de hidrógeno como fuente de energía, desempeñando un papel importante en el ciclo del azufre en hábitats anóxicos. Su estado de conservación no ha sido evaluado.

Beggiatoa mirabilis is a species in the genus Beggiatoa. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Beggiatoa mirabilis.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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