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.

Scientific classification
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.

References

Wikipedia

NCBI Taxonomy

Symbiotic Relationship of Thiothrix spp. with an Echinoderm

Symbiotic relationship of Thiothrix spp. with an echinoderm