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Sphingomonas aquatilis

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About

Sphingomonas aquatilis is a yellow-pigmented Gram-negative rod adapted to aquatic environments, as its name suggests. It has been isolated from rivers, lakes, and drinking water systems worldwide. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades dissolved organic matter in freshwater habitats and can colonize drinking water distribution systems.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class
Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order
Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family
Sphingomonadaceae
Genus
Sphingomonas
Species
Sphingomonas aquatilis ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sphingomonas — 20 Species

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Novosphingobium gossypii
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Novosphingobium arabidopsis
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Novosphingobium soli
NE 🐾
Novosphingobium rhizosphaerae
NE 🐾
Novosphingobium tardaugens
NE 🐾
Sphingobium mellinum
NE 🐾
Sphingomonas yunnanensis
NE 🐾
Sphingobium rhizovicinum
NE 🐾
Sphingomonas flava
NE 🐾
Sphingomonas naasensis
NE 🐾
Sphingomonas jaspsi
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Sphingomonas lacus
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Sphingomonas oligoaromativorans
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Sphingomonas paucimobilis
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Sphingomonas mucosissima
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Sphingobium olei
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Sphingomonas colocasiae
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Sphingomonas ginsenosidimutans
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Sphingomonas panni
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Sphingomonas trueperi
NE
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