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Desulfovibrio desulfuricans

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Domain
  
Genus
  
Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Proteobacteria

Family
  
Desulfovibrionaceae

Higher classification
  
Desulfovibrio

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Scientific name
  
Desulfovibrio desulfuricans

Similar
  
Desulfovibrio, Desulfovibrio vulgaris, Desulfotomaculum, Desulfobulbus propionicus, Geobacter

Medical vocabulary what does desulfovibrio desulfuricans mean


Desulfovibrio desulfuricans is a Gram-negative sulfate-reducing bacteria. It is generally found in soils, waters, and the stools of animals, although in rare cases it has been found to cause infection in humans. It is particularly noted for its ability to produce methyl mercury.

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Morphology

Desulfovibrio desulfuricans has been described as a motile, rod-shaped, Gram-negative obligate anaerobe with polar flagella. It measures approximately 3μm by 0.5μm.

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Desulfovibrio desulfuricans Wikipedia