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Paracoccus

Medical Definition:	Gram-negative non-motile bacteria found in soil or brines.
Previously Indexed:	Micrococcus (1966-1975)

Paracoccus Categories.

	Paracoccus denitrificans - A species of bacteria isolated from soil.
	Paracoccus pantotrophus - A species of gram-negative, coccoid, mostly chemolithoautotrophic bacteria, in the family RHODOBACTERACEAE. Some strains can grow anaerobically.

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