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Stenotrophomonas nitritireducens compared with Stenotrophomonas terrae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Proteobacteria (протеобактерии) | Proteobacteria (протеобактерии) |
| Class same | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order same | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) |
| Family same | Xanthomonadaceae | Xanthomonadaceae |
| Genus same | Stenotrophomonas | Stenotrophomonas |
| Species | Stenotrophomonas nitritireducens | Stenotrophomonas terrae |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Stenotrophomonas.
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.
Stenotrophomonas nitritireducens is a Gram-negative rod with the ability to reduce nitrite, a key step in nitrogen cycling. It inhabits activated sludge and wastewater treatment environments where nitrogen compounds are abundant. This metabolically versatile bacterium contributes to denitrification processes in engineered and natural aquatic systems.
Stenotrophomonas terrae is a Gram-negative gammaproteobacterium in the family Xanthomonadaceae, isolated from soil environments. It is aerobic, motile, and capable of degrading a range of organic compounds, reflecting the metabolic versatility characteristic of this genus. Some Stenotrophomonas species are known as opportunistic pathogens, while others are studied for their potential in bioremediation.
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