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Species "Ruminococcus bicirculans"
Name: "Ruminococcus bicirculans" Wegmann et al. 2014
Etymology: bi.cir.cu.lans. L. pres. part. circulans, making circles or round, circling; N.L. masc. part. adj. bicirculans
Conduct genome-based taxonomy at
16S rRNA gene:
HF545616
Analyse
FASTA
Original publication:
Wegmann U, Louis P, Goesmann A, Henrissat B, Duncan SH, Flint HJ. Complete genome of a new Firmicutes species belonging to the dominant human colonic microbiota ('Ruminococcus bicirculans') reveals two chromosomes and a selective capacity to utilize plant glucans. Environ Microbiol 2014; 16:2879-2890. 
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Nomenclatural status: not validly published
Taxonomic status: synonym (and no standing)
Correct name: Hominimerdicola aceti Hitch et al. 2022
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Synonyms:
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Name Kind Hominimerdicola aceti Hitch et al. 2022 heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP
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Notes:
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⏲ According to Hitch et al. (2021), this species is a later heterotypic synonym of Hominimerdicola aceti Hitch et al. 2022.
Publication:
Hitch TCA, Riedel T, Oren A, Overmann J, Lawley TD, Clavel T. Automated analysis of genomic sequences facilitates high-throughput and comprehensive description of bacteria. ISME Commun 2021; 1:16. 🇩🇪
- 🤦 This taxon lacks a discernible description (protologue).
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⏲ According to Hitch et al. (2021), this species is a later heterotypic synonym of Hominimerdicola aceti Hitch et al. 2022.
Publication:
Hitch TCA, Riedel T, Oren A, Overmann J, Lawley TD, Clavel T. Automated analysis of genomic sequences facilitates high-throughput and comprehensive description of bacteria. ISME Commun 2021; 1:16.
Parent taxon: Ruminococcus Sijpesteijn 1948 (Approved Lists 1980)
Assigned by:
Wegmann U, Louis P, Goesmann A, Henrissat B, Duncan SH, Flint HJ. Complete genome of a new Firmicutes species belonging to the dominant human colonic microbiota ('Ruminococcus bicirculans') reveals two chromosomes and a selective capacity to utilize plant glucans. Environ Microbiol 2014; 16:2879-2890. 🇬🇧
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Record number: 3258
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