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Lysinibacillus macroides compared with Lysinibacillus manganicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class same	Bacilli (Bacilli)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order same	Bacillales_A	Bacillales_A
Family same	Planococcaceae	Planococcaceae
Genus same	Lysinibacillus	Lysinibacillus
Species	Lysinibacillus macroides	Lysinibacillus manganicus

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lysinibacillus.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Lysinibacillus macroides is a Gram-positive, endospore-forming bacterium in the family Planococcaceae, characterized by relatively large rod-shaped cells among members of its genus. It is aerobic to facultatively anaerobic and is found in soils, water, and decaying organic matter. Like other Lysinibacillus species, it is distinguished from Bacillus by its Lys-Ala cell wall peptidoglycan structure.

Lysinibacillus manganicus is a spore-forming, Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium notable for its ability to oxidize manganese, a distinctive metabolic trait. It is found in manganese-rich soil and sediment environments, particularly in areas with elevated heavy metal concentrations. This bacterium participates in manganese cycling within its habitat.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan