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Species "Geobacter humireducens"
Name: "Geobacter humireducens" Coates et al. 2001
Etymology: hu.mi.re.du’cens. L. pres. part. reducens, reducing; N.L. masc. part. adj. humireducens, converting humic substances to a reduced oxidation state
Pronunciation (Latin), gender: … hu-mi-re-DU-kens, masculine
Original publication:
Coates JD, Bhupathiraju VK, Achenbach LA, Mclnerney MJ, Lovley DR. Geobacter hydrogenophilus, Geobacter chapellei and Geobacter grbiciae, three new, strictly anaerobic, dissimilatory Fe(III)-reducers. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2001; 51:581-588. 
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Nomenclatural status: not validly published
Taxonomic status: preferred name (not correct name)
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Notes:
- 🤦 This taxon lacks a discernible description (protologue).
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🧍 Considered not validly published. While the authors did not explicitly propose this taxon name, they did not provide a proper citation of the authority of the name either.
Publication:
Oren A, Arahal DR, Goker M, Moore ERB, Rossello-Mora R, Sutcliffe IC. International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes. Prokaryotic Code (2022 Revision). Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2023; 73:5585. 🇮🇱
Parent taxon: Geobacter Lovley et al. 1995
Assigned by:
Coates JD, Bhupathiraju VK, Achenbach LA, Mclnerney MJ, Lovley DR. Geobacter hydrogenophilus, Geobacter chapellei and Geobacter grbiciae, three new, strictly anaerobic, dissimilatory Fe(III)-reducers. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2001; 51:581-588. 🇺🇸
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Record number: 2830
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