Zoogloea ramigera

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A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Zoogloea ramigera

Classification

Higher order taxa

Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Betaproteobacteria; Rhodocycales; Zoogloea

Species

Zoogloea ramigera

Description and significance

Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. Include a picture or two (with sources) if you can find them. At one time the only recognized species of the genus Zoogloea, Zoogloea ramigera is and aerobic, chemoorganotrophic, gram-negative, straight to slightly curved rod shaped, non spore forming bacteria. Arranged in sharply demarcated columns or finger which protrude from cluster and constitutes the historically recognized growth form of Zoogloea ramigera. Zoogloea ramigera occurs free living in organically poluted fresh water and waste water at all stages of treatment. Cells are nonpigmented. Cells in older cultures may be encapsulated.

Genome structure

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Cell structure and metabolism

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Ecology

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Pathology

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Application to Biotechnology

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Current Research

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References

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Edited by student of Rachel Larsen