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Novosphingobium rhizosphaerae compared with Sphingomonas paucimobilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Proteobacteria (протеобактерии)	Proteobacteria (протеобактерии)
Class same	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order same	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family same	Sphingomonadaceae	Sphingomonadaceae
Genus same	Sphingomonas	Sphingomonas
Species	Novosphingobium rhizosphaerae	Sphingomonas paucimobilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
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Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Novosphingobium rhizosphaerae is a Gram-negative aerobic rod associated with the plant rhizosphere environment, as its species name suggests. It inhabits the root zone of various plants in temperate soils. This chemoheterotroph decomposes root exudates and organic matter in the plant rhizosphere, potentially influencing plant nutrition and health.

Sphingomonas paucimobilis is a yellow-pigmented, Gram-negative aerobic rod widely distributed in soil, freshwater, and clinical environments worldwide. It has low motility and produces distinctive glycosphingolipids in its cell membrane. This bacterium degrades a wide variety of aromatic compounds and can be an opportunistic pathogen in hospital settings.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan