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Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species Rarely used categories

Species "Paracoccus speluncae"

Name: "Paracoccus speluncae" Zoubi et al. 2025

Category: Species

Proposed as: sp. nov.

Etymology: spe.lun’cae. L. gen. fem. n. speluncae, cave

Pronunciation (Latin), gender: pa-ra-KOK-kus spe-LUN-ka͡e, masculine

Nomenclatural type: BR 21

Original publication: Zoubi B, Hijri M, Mokrini F, Housseini AI, Qaddoury A. Nematicidal and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: a sustainable strategy for controlling Tylenchulus semipenetrans and enhancing citrus growth. Int Microbiol 2025; 28:1771-1785. 🇲🇦

Nomenclatural status: not validly published

Taxonomic status: preferred name (not correct name)

Parent taxon: Paracoccus Davis 1969 (Approved Lists 1980)

Assigned by: Zoubi B, Hijri M, Mokrini F, Housseini AI, Qaddoury A. Nematicidal and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: a sustainable strategy for controlling Tylenchulus semipenetrans and enhancing citrus growth. Int Microbiol 2025; 28:1771-1785. 🇲🇦

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Record number: 62490

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