Organisms

Chromatiaceae

A family of phototrophic purple sulfur bacteria that deposit globules of elemental sulfur inside their cells. They are found in diverse aquatic environments.

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Abstract

A family of phototrophic purple sulfur bacteria that deposit globules of elemental sulfur inside their cells. They are found in diverse aquatic environments.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Bacteria, Purple Sulfur
  • Purple Sulfur Bacteria

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

1976

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Previous Indexing

  • Bacteria (1966-1974)

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  1. B03w.660w.250w.110w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chromatiaceae. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002841. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002841
  2. Chromatiaceae. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromatiaceae
  3. Chromatiaceae. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q590356