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Planomicrobium chinense compared with Planomicrobium flavidum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class same | Bacilli (Bacilli) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order same | Bacillales_A | Bacillales_A |
| Family same | Planococcaceae | Planococcaceae |
| Genus same | Planomicrobium | Planomicrobium |
| Species | Planomicrobium chinense | Planomicrobium flavidum |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Planomicrobium.
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.
Planomicrobium chinense is a motile, Gram-positive coccoid bacterium first isolated in China, as its name implies. It produces yellowish-orange pigmented colonies and inhabits terrestrial soil environments. This aerobic bacterium decomposes organic compounds in soil and has been found in various Asian soil habitats.
Planomicrobium flavidum is a yellow-pigmented, motile coccus belonging to the Planococcaceae family. It inhabits various terrestrial and aquatic environments and has been isolated from diverse geographic locations. This aerobic chemoheterotroph breaks down organic matter and is recognized by its characteristic yellow colony coloration.
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