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Sphingomonas mucosissima

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About

Sphingomonas mucosissima is a yellow-pigmented, highly mucoid Gram-negative rod producing abundant exopolysaccharides that give colonies a very slimy appearance. It inhabits freshwater and associated sediment environments. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades organic matter and may form biofilms in aquatic environments due to its extensive polysaccharide production.

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 mucosissima ()

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Sphingobium mellinum
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Frequently Asked Questions

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