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Sphingobacterium composti compared with Sphingobacterium mucilaginosum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota) | Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota) |
| Class same | Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia) | Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia) |
| Order same | Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales) | Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales) |
| Family same | Sphingobacteriaceae | Sphingobacteriaceae |
| Genus same | Sphingobacterium | Sphingobacterium |
| Species | Sphingobacterium composti | Sphingobacterium mucilaginosum |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sphingobacterium.
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.
Sphingobacterium composti is a Gram-negative bacterium first isolated from compost material, as its species name implies. It inhabits decomposing organic matter in compost heaps and organic-rich soils. This aerobic chemoheterotroph actively participates in composting processes, degrading complex organic compounds including cellulose and proteins.
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