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Haloarcula
Medical Definition: | A genus of HALOBACTERIACEAE distinguished from other genera in the family by the presence of specific derivatives of TGD-2 polar lipids. Haloarcula are found in neutral saline environments such as salt lakes, marine salterns, and saline soils. |
Guide Notes: | a genus of archaea "found in neutral saline environments" |
Previously Indexed: | Archaea (1990-1997) |
Haloarcula marismortui - A species of halophilic archaea distinguished by its production of acid from sugar. This species was previously called Halobacterium marismortui. |
Haloarcula Medical Definitions and Terms
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