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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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