Order Chromatiales Rank Family | Phylum Proteobacteria Higher classification Purple sulfur bacteria | |
Similar Bacteria, Chromatiaceae, Purple sulfur bac, Proteobacteria, Gammaproteobacteria | ||
The Ectothiorhodospiraceae are a family of purple sulfur bacteria, distinguished by producing sulfur globules outside of their cells. The cells are rod-shaped, vibrioid, or spirilla, and they are able to move using flagella. In general, they are marine and prefer anaerobic conditions. Like all purple sulfur bacteria, they are capable of photosynthesis.
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