Cellulomonas
Cellulomonas | |
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Scientific classification | |
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Class: | Actinobacteria
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Genus: | Cellulomonas Bergey et al. 1923 (Approved Lists 1980)
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Type species | |
Cellulomonas flavigena[1] | |
Species | |
C. aerilata[1] |
Cellulomonas is a genus of Gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria. One of their main distinguishing features is their ability to degrade cellulose, using enzymes such as endoglucanase and exoglucanase.[2] They are members of the actinobacteria.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Parte, A.C. "Cellulomonas". LPSN.
- ^ Glazer AN, Nikaido H (2007) Microbial Biotechnology, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press.
- ^ Madigan MT, Martinko JM, Dunlap PV, Clark DP (2009). Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 12th edition. San Francisco: Pearson.
External links[]
- Data related to Cellulomonas at Wikispecies
Categories:
- Micrococcineae
- Bacteria genera
- Micrococcineae stubs