Acidobacteria Acidobacteria

Acidobacteria - Definition and Overview

Acidobacteria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Bacteria
Phylum:Acidobacteria
Order:Acidobacteriales
Family:Acidobacteriaceae
Genera

Acidobacterium
Geothrix
Holophaga

Acidobacteria form a newly devised division of Bacteria. As implied by their name they are acidophilic. Despite them being studied very little they are an important contributor to ecosystems, particularly where soil is concerned.

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