Organisms

Thermus thermophilus

A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria found in hot springs of neutral to alkaline pH, as well as in hot-water heaters.

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Abstract

A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria found in hot springs of neutral to alkaline pH, as well as in hot-water heaters.

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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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Indexing Annotation

found in hot springs & hot-water tanks

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Bacteria (1975)
  • Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacteria (1976-1977)
  • Thermus (1978-1991)

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  1. B03w.440w.400.425.875w.875w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thermus thermophilus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016963. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016963
  2. Thermus thermophilus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermus_thermophilus
  3. Thermus thermophilus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139470