Micrococcus Luteus
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| Phylum | Actinobacteria |
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| Order | Micrococcales |
| Scientific name | Micrococcus luteus |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Micrococcus |
| Did you know | M. luteus is capable of long-chain alkene biosynthesis (of interest for advanced biofuel production); a three-gene cluster essential for this metabolism has been identified in the genome. |
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| ID | 1176289 |
About Micrococcus Luteus
Micrococcus luteus is a Gram-positive, to Gram-variable, nonmotile, coccus, tetrad-arranging, pigmented, saprotrophic bacterium that belongs to the family Micrococcaceae. It is urease and catalase positive.
Micrococcus luteus Photos
