Thiotrichaceae
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The Thiotrichaceae are a family of Proteobacteria
, including Thiomargarita namibiensis
, the largest known bacterium.
Proteobacteria
The Proteobacteria are a major group of bacteria. They include a wide variety of pathogens, such as Escherichia, Salmonella, Vibrio, Helicobacter, and many other notable genera....
, including Thiomargarita namibiensis
Thiomargarita namibiensis
Thiomargarita namibiensis is a gram-negative coccoid Proteobacterium, found in the ocean sediments of the continental shelf of Namibia. It is the largest bacterium ever discovered, in general, wide, but sometimes up to...
, the largest known bacterium.