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Micrococcus terreus

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About

Micrococcus terreus is a gram-positive coccus in the family Micrococcaceae, originally isolated from soil. Like other members of the genus, it is aerobic and often produces yellow-pigmented colonies due to carotenoid synthesis. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

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
Actinomycetales (Actinomycetales)
Family
Micrococcaceae
Genus
Micrococcus
Species
Micrococcus terreus ()

Similar Species in Micrococcus

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Micrococcus cohnii
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Micrococcus aloeverae
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Micrococcus — 3 Species

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Micrococcus terreus
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Micrococcus cohnii
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Micrococcus aloeverae
NE
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