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Desulfuromonadales is an order of bacteria within the class Deltaproteobacteria. Members of this order are known for their ability to reduce sulfur compounds and are often found in anaerobic environments.

Characteristics[edit]

Desulfuromonadales are characterized by their ability to use sulfur compounds as electron acceptors in their metabolism. This process is known as dissimilatory sulfur reduction, which is important in the sulfur cycle in nature. These bacteria are typically gram-negative and can be found in a variety of environments, including marine and freshwater sediments, as well as soils.

Genera[edit]

The order Desulfuromonadales includes several genera, such as:

Each of these genera has unique characteristics and ecological roles. For example, Geobacter species are known for their ability to transfer electrons to metals and are studied for their potential in bioremediation and bioenergy applications.

Ecological Importance[edit]

Desulfuromonadales play a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycles of sulfur and carbon. By reducing sulfur compounds, they contribute to the detoxification of environments and the recycling of nutrients. Their metabolic activities can influence the redox potential of their habitats, affecting the overall ecosystem dynamics.

Applications[edit]

Research into Desulfuromonadales has revealed potential applications in environmental biotechnology. For instance, their ability to reduce metals and sulfur compounds makes them candidates for use in wastewater treatment and bioremediation of contaminated sites. Additionally, their electron transfer capabilities are being explored for use in microbial fuel cells to generate electricity from organic waste.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Desulfuromonadales on WikiMD

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-'''Desulfuromonadales''' is an order of [[bacteria]] within the class [[Deltaproteobacteria]]. This order is characterized by its unique ability to reduce [[sulfur]] compounds to obtain energy, a process known as [[anaerobic respiration]].
-== Taxonomy ==
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Desulfuromonadales
+| domain = [[Bacteria]]
+| phylum = [[Proteobacteria]]
+| classis = [[Deltaproteobacteria]]
+| ordo = '''Desulfuromonadales'''
+}}
-The order Desulfuromonadales is divided into several families, including [[Desulfuromonadaceae]], [[Geobacteraceae]], and [[Pelobacteraceae]]. Each of these families contains multiple genera and species, all of which share the common trait of sulfur reduction.
+'''Desulfuromonadales''' is an [[order (biology)|order]] of [[bacteria]] within the class [[Deltaproteobacteria]]. Members of this order are known for their ability to reduce sulfur compounds and are often found in [[anaerobic]] environments.
-== Metabolism ==
+== Characteristics ==
+Desulfuromonadales are characterized by their ability to use sulfur compounds as [[electron acceptor]]s in their [[metabolism]]. This process is known as [[dissimilatory sulfur reduction]], which is important in the [[sulfur cycle]] in nature. These bacteria are typically [[gram-negative]] and can be found in a variety of environments, including [[marine]] and [[freshwater]] sediments, as well as [[soil]]s.
-Desulfuromonadales are known for their ability to reduce sulfur compounds, such as [[sulfate]], [[sulfite]], and [[elemental sulfur]], to [[hydrogen sulfide]] in the process of anaerobic respiration. This metabolic pathway allows them to survive in environments where oxygen is scarce or absent, such as deep-sea sediments or anaerobic sludge.
+== Genera ==
+The order Desulfuromonadales includes several genera, such as:
+* ''[[Desulfuromonas]]''
+* ''[[Geobacter]]''
+* ''[[Pelobacter]]''
-== Ecology ==
+Each of these genera has unique characteristics and ecological roles. For example, ''Geobacter'' species are known for their ability to transfer electrons to metals and are studied for their potential in [[bioremediation]] and [[bioenergy]] applications.
-Desulfuromonadales play a crucial role in the [[sulfur cycle]], a biogeochemical cycle that involves the transformation of sulfur and its compounds in the environment. By reducing sulfur compounds, these bacteria contribute to the production of hydrogen sulfide, a gas that can be further oxidized by other bacteria or abiotic processes.
+== Ecological Importance ==
+Desulfuromonadales play a crucial role in the [[biogeochemical cycles]] of sulfur and carbon. By reducing sulfur compounds, they contribute to the detoxification of environments and the recycling of nutrients. Their metabolic activities can influence the [[redox potential]] of their habitats, affecting the overall [[ecosystem]] dynamics.
-== Health implications ==
+== Applications ==
+Research into Desulfuromonadales has revealed potential applications in [[environmental biotechnology]]. For instance, their ability to reduce metals and sulfur compounds makes them candidates for use in [[wastewater treatment]] and [[bioremediation]] of contaminated sites. Additionally, their electron transfer capabilities are being explored for use in [[microbial fuel cells]] to generate electricity from organic waste.
-While Desulfuromonadales are not typically pathogenic, they can contribute to the production of hydrogen sulfide in the human gut, which has been associated with various health issues, including [[inflammatory bowel disease]] and [[colorectal cancer]].
-[[File:Desulfuromonadales.jpg|thumb|right|Desulfuromonadales bacteria under a microscope]]
 == See also ==
+* [[Deltaproteobacteria]]
-* [[Sulfur-reducing bacteria]]
-* [[Anaerobic respiration]]
 * [[Sulfur cycle]]
+* [[Bioremediation]]
+* [[Microbial fuel cell]]
 == References ==
+{{Reflist}}
-<references />
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Desulfuromonadales Desulfuromonadales on WikiMD]
-[[Category:Bacteria orders]]
 [[Category:Deltaproteobacteria]]
+[[Category:Orders of bacteria]]
 [[Category:Anaerobic bacteria]]
-{{bacteria-stub}}
-{{medicine-stub}}