Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Verrucomicrobia species are majorly found within the order Verrucomicrobiales. Verrucomicrobia species are aerobic or facultative aerobic bacteria. They can ferment sugars. The genus Methylacidiphilum is an exception that comprised of aerobic methanotrophs. In addition, certain Verrucomicrobia species form a symbiotic relationship with protists. Verrucomicrobia are commonly found in fresh water, human faeces, and soil environments such as agricultural soils and forest.
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