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Sphingomicrobium astaxanthinifaciens compared with Sphingomicrobium flavum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| 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 es una bacteria gramnegativa de la familia Sphingomonadaceae notable por producir astaxantina, un pigmento carotenoide con propiedades antioxidantes. Se encuentra en ambientes marinos o costeros y pertenece a un género caracterizado por membranas que contienen esfingolípidos. Su estado de conservación no ha sido evaluado.
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