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Novosphingobium tardaugens compared with Sphingomonas yunnanensis

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 Sphingomonas Sphingomonas
Species Novosphingobium tardaugens Sphingomonas yunnanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
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 tardaugens is a gram-negative bacterium in the family Sphingomonadaceae known for its ability to degrade endocrine-disrupting compounds. It inhabits soil and water environments and has attracted interest for its potential in bioremediation applications. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Sphingomonas yunnanensis is a Gram-negative alphaproteobacterium in the family Sphingomonadaceae, isolated from soil in Yunnan Province, China. It forms yellow-pigmented colonies and contains glycosphingolipids in its outer membrane, a hallmark of the genus. Sphingomonas species are widely distributed in soils, freshwater, and plant surfaces, and some are capable of degrading complex aromatic compounds.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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