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Sphingomonadaceae
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Definition
: A family of gram-negative, asporogenous rods or ovoid cells, aerobic or facultative anaerobic chemoorganotrophs. They are commonly isolated from SOIL, activated sludge, or marine environments.
Examples
Sphingomonas
;
Zymomonas
Other names
Erythrobacter