A genus of colorless, filamentous bacteria in the family THIOTRICHACEAE whose cells contain inclusions of sulfur granules. When found in decaying seaweed beds and polluted water, its presence signals environmental degradation.
Synonyms: txid1021, Beggiatoa
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2007; see THIOTRICHACEAE 2004-2006 ,2007; use THIOTRICHACEAE 2004-2006
identifier
D053524