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Comamonadaceae
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Definition
: A family of gram-negative aerobic bacteria in the class BETA PROTEOBACTERIA, encompassing the acidovorans rRNA complex. Some species are pathogenic for PLANTS.
Examples
Comamonas
;
Delftia
;
Leptothrix
;
Sphaerotilus
Other names
Hydrogenophaga; Acidovorax