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Natronococcus

Medical Definition: A genus of coccoid, extremely halophilic HALOBACTERIACEAE which grows in alkaline conditions. They are nonmotile and strictly aerobic and are found in soda lakes, alkaline salterns, and soda soils.
Guide Notes: a genus of Halobacteriaceae; natrono- refers to its presence in soda lakes & soda soils
Previously Indexed: Archaea (1992-1997)

Natronococcus Medical Definitions and Terms

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