vs
Sphingopyxis alaskensis compared with Sphingopyxis macrogoltabida
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 | Sphingopyxis | Sphingopyxis |
| Species | Sphingopyxis alaskensis | Sphingopyxis macrogoltabida |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sphingopyxis.
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.
Sphingopyxis alaskensis es una bacteria marina gramnegativa aislada originalmente de las frías aguas costeras de Alaska, reflejando su origen geográfico. Habita en ambientes oceánicos fríos y oligotróficos y puede crecer a concentraciones de nutrientes muy bajas. Esta ultramicrobacteria está adaptada a condiciones marinas frías con pocos nutrientes y descompone materia orgánica disuelta.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia