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Micromonospora chersina

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About

Micromonospora chersina is a soil-dwelling actinobacterium that produces the anticancer compound dynemicin A. It inhabits temperate soils and has been studied extensively for its bioactive secondary metabolite production. This aerobic filamentous bacterium decomposes complex organic matter and produces chemotherapeutic compounds of pharmaceutical interest.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Actinobacteriota (Actinobacteriota)
Class
Actinomycetia (Actinomycetia)
Order
Mycobacteriales (Mycobacteriales)
Family
Micromonosporaceae
Genus
Micromonospora
Species
Micromonospora chersina ()

Similar Species in Micromonospora

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Micromonospora carbonacea
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Micromonospora chaiyaphumensis
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Micromonospora chalcea
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Micromonospora aurantiaca
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Micromonospora halotolerans
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Micromonospora zeae
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Micromonospora globbae
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Micromonospora schwarzwaldensis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Micromonospora chersina. It belongs to the genus Micromonospora.
Where does live?
is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Micromonospora chersina) belongs to the genus Micromonospora, which is part of the taxonomic family Micromonosporaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Micromonospora chersina) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Micromonospora include , , , , .

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Micromonospora — 17 Species

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Micromonospora carbonacea
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Micromonospora chaiyaphumensis
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Micromonospora chalcea
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Micromonospora aurantiaca
NE 🐾
Micromonospora halotolerans
NE 🐾
Micromonospora zeae
NE 🐾
Micromonospora globbae
NE 🐾
Micromonospora schwarzwaldensis
NE 🐾
Micromonospora zamorensis
NE
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Micromonospora chersina
NE
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Micromonospora costi
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Micromonospora inositola
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Micromonospora marina
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Micromonospora melanospora
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Micromonospora soli
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Micromonospora polyrhachis
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Micromonospora ovatispora
NE
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