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Salinicoccus hispanicus compared with Salinicoccus sesuvii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class same | Bacilli (Bacilli) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order same | Staphylococcales | Staphylococcales |
| Family same | Salinicoccaceae | Salinicoccaceae |
| Genus same | Salinicoccus | Salinicoccus |
| Species | Salinicoccus hispanicus | Salinicoccus sesuvii |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Salinicoccus.
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.
Salinicoccus sesuvii is a halophilic, Gram-positive coccoid bacterium first isolated from the roots of the halophytic plant Sesuvium. It inhabits salt marsh environments and saline soils associated with salt-tolerant coastal vegetation. This aerobic chemoheterotroph is adapted to grow in high-salt conditions typical of salt marsh ecosystems.
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