Thiothrix
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Thiothrix
It is a filamentous,obligately aerobic mixotroph and sulfur-oxidizing Gammaproteobacterium. They oxidize sulfide and deposit sulfur granules internally, attach to substrates, produce gliding gonidia, and form rosettes.
| Kingdom | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Proteobacteria |
| Class | Gammaproteobacteria |
| Order | Thiotrichales |
| Family | Thiotrichaceae |
| Genus | Thiothrix |
Ecological Importance
The symbiotic association between E. cordatum and Thiothrix spp. has been observed to develop externally on the cecum nodule which was in an outpocketing of the digestive system.
