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Species Algiphilus aromaticivorans
Name: Algiphilus aromaticivorans Gutiérrez et al. 2012
Etymology: a.ro.ma.ti.ci’vo.rans. L. masc. adj. aromaticus, aromatic, fragrant; L. pres. part. vorans, devouring; N.L. masc. part. adj. aromaticivorans, devouring aromatic (compounds)
Pronunciation, gender: a-ro-ma-ti-KI-wo-rans, masculine
Type strain: ATCC BAA-2243; DG1253; DSM 24793
Conduct genome-based taxonomy at
16S rRNA gene:
DQ486493
Analyse
FASTA
Valid publication:
Gutierrez T, Green DH, Whitman WB, Nichols PD, Semple KT, Aitken MD. Algiphilus aromaticivorans gen. nov., sp. nov., an aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium isolated from a culture of the marine dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedrum, and proposal of Algiphilaceae fam. nov. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2012; 62:2743-2749. 
IJSEM list:
Euzeby JP. Notification list. Notification that new names and new combinations have appeared in volume 62, part 11 of the IJSEM. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2013; 63:399-400.
Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICNP
Taxonomic status: correct name
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Notes:
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🥇 Nomenclatural type of the genus Algiphilus Gutiérrez et al. 2012.
Publication:
Gutierrez T, Green DH, Whitman WB, Nichols PD, Semple KT, Aitken MD. Algiphilus aromaticivorans gen. nov., sp. nov., an aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium isolated from a culture of the marine dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedrum, and proposal of Algiphilaceae fam. nov. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2012; 62:2743-2749.
- 😷 The risk group for Germany has been imported on 2023-10-29. The full classification is: risk group = 1. — If in doubt, use the risk group given in the regulations for your country and, if these are not available, use the risk group given in the catalogue of the culture collection from which you have obtained or intend to obtain the strain.
- 🎓 Name mentioned 3 times in PubMed until 2025-06-04.
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🥇 Nomenclatural type of the genus Algiphilus Gutiérrez et al. 2012.
Publication:
Gutierrez T, Green DH, Whitman WB, Nichols PD, Semple KT, Aitken MD. Algiphilus aromaticivorans gen. nov., sp. nov., an aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium isolated from a culture of the marine dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedrum, and proposal of Algiphilaceae fam. nov. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2012; 62:2743-2749.
Parent taxon: Algiphilus Gutiérrez et al. 2012
Assigned by:
Gutierrez T, Green DH, Whitman WB, Nichols PD, Semple KT, Aitken MD. Algiphilus aromaticivorans gen. nov., sp. nov., an aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium isolated from a culture of the marine dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedrum, and proposal of Algiphilaceae fam. nov. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2012; 62:2743-2749.
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Record number: 790274
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