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Exiguobacterium marinum compared with Exiguobacterium profundum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class same | Bacilli (Bacilli) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order same | Exiguobacterales | Exiguobacterales |
| Family same | Exiguobacteraceae | Exiguobacteraceae |
| Genus same | Exiguobacterium | Exiguobacterium |
| Species | Exiguobacterium marinum | Exiguobacterium profundum |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Exiguobacterium.
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.
Exiguobacterium marinum is a Gram-positive bacterium isolated from marine environments, capable of surviving salt and other marine stressors. It inhabits coastal and oceanic marine habitats, contributing to microbial community diversity in marine sediments and waters. Like its relatives, it produces carotenoid pigments and displays tolerance to diverse environmental conditions.
Exiguobacterium profundum is a psychrotolerant Gram-positive bacterium isolated from deep-sea environments, reflecting its ability to survive cold, high-pressure conditions. Its name (profundum meaning deep) reflects its origin in deep ocean habitats. This species is of interest to researchers studying extremophilic microorganisms and cold-active enzymes relevant to biotechnology.
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