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Alcanivorax dieselolei compared with Alcanivorax pacificus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Proteobacteria (протеобактерии) | Proteobacteria (протеобактерии) |
| Class same | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order same | Pseudomonadales (Pseudomonadales) | Pseudomonadales (Pseudomonadales) |
| Family same | Alcanivoracaceae | Alcanivoracaceae |
| Genus same | Alcanivorax | Alcanivorax |
| Species | Alcanivorax dieselolei | Alcanivorax pacificus |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Alcanivorax.
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.
Alcanivorax dieselolei is a species in the genus Alcanivorax. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Alcanivorax pacificus is a marine Gram-negative bacterium isolated from Pacific Ocean waters, specialising in the degradation of hydrocarbons including alkanes. Members of the Alcanivorax genus are dominant hydrocarbon degraders in marine environments, proliferating rapidly following oil spills where they play a critical role in natural bioremediation. This species inhabits open ocean and coastal marine environments across the Pacific region.
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