Micromonospora

Micromonospora is a genus of bacteria that are commonly found in soils, sediments, and in close contact with

Micromonospora
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Micromonospora spp. (red colonies) on sloped agar medium, alongside 2 other tubes with differently coloured bacterial colonies.
Scientific classification e
Unrecognized taxon (fix): Micromonospora
Type species
Micromonospora chalcea
Foulerton 1905; Ørskov 1923 (Approved Lists 1980)
Species

See text.

Synonyms
  • Jishengella Xie et al. 2011
  • Verrucosispora Rheims et al. 1998
  • Xiangella Wang et al. 2013

the roots of different plants.[1] In 1923, they were named "ray fungi" on the basis of their shape (also known as morphology).[2] The genus is a source of chemicals that are used in medicine to treat bacterial infections.

Microbiology

Ecology

In the environment, they form networks called mycelium to enable them to break down and digest dead plant matter to gain energy. This process is called saprotrophy.

Morphology

Micromonospora are Gram-positive, spore-forming, and live in areas of the soil with access to air, as they are aerobic (use oxygen).

Physiology

Species

Micromonospora includes the following species:[3]

References

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  2. Ørskov, J. (1923). Investigations Into the Morphology of the Ray Fungi. Levin & Munksgaard.
  3. "Genus: Micromonospora". lpsn.dsmz.de. Retrieved 2023-05-05.