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Acidobacterium

(Redirected from Acidobacteria)
Acidobacteria
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Acidobacteria

Acidobacteria form a newly devised division of the Bacteria phylum. As implied by their name they are acidophilic. Despite them being studied very little they are an important contributor to ecosystems, particularly where soil is concerned. The acidobacterium division is as great as that of Proteobacteria.



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