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Chlorobi

MESHD019414

A phylum of anoxygenic, phototrophic bacteria including the family Chlorobiaceae. They occur in aquatic sediments, sulfur springs, and hot springs and utilize reduced sulfur compounds instead of oxygen.

Synonyms

  • Green Sulfur Bacteria
  • Bacteria, Green Sulfur
  • Chlorobiaceae

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