Organisms

Pyrococcus horikoshii

Anaerobic hyperthermophilic species of ARCHAEA, isolated from hydrothermal fluid samples. It is obligately heterotrophic with coccoid cells that require TRYPTOPHAN for growth.

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Anaerobic hyperthermophilic species of ARCHAEA, isolated from hydrothermal fluid samples. It is obligately heterotrophic with coccoid cells that require TRYPTOPHAN for growth.

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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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2004

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  • Pyrococcus (1998-2003)

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  1. B02w.200w.825w.800w.650w.400w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pyrococcus horikoshii. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043902. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043902
  2. Pyrococcus horikoshii. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrococcus_horikoshii
  3. Pyrococcus horikoshii. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16988922