Chromatium

A genus of gram-negative, ovoid to rod-shaped bacteria that is phototrophic. All species use ammonia as a nitrogen source. Some strains are found only in sulfide-containing freshwater habitats exposed to light while others may occur in marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments.

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Tree Number(s): B03.440.425.410.290, B03.660.250.110.150

MeSH Unique ID: D002844

Registry Number: txid1047

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Organisms Category
Bacteria
Gram-Negative Bacteria
Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria
Gram-Negative Anaerobic Straight, Curved, and Helical Rods
Chromatium

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Organisms Category
Bacteria
Proteobacteria
Gammaproteobacteria
Chromatiaceae
Chromatium