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Genus of bacteria

Planctomicrobium is a genus of bacteria within the phylum Planctomycetota. This genus is part of the class Planctomycetia, order Planctomycetales, and family Planctomycetaceae. The type species of this genus is Planctomicrobium piriforme.

Characteristics[edit]

Planctomicrobium species are known for their unique cell structure, which is characteristic of the Planctomycetota phylum. These bacteria lack peptidoglycan in their cell walls, a feature that distinguishes them from most other bacteria. Instead, they have a proteinaceous cell wall.

Habitat[edit]

Species of Planctomicrobium are typically found in aquatic environments, including both freshwater and marine ecosystems. They play a role in the nitrogen cycle and are involved in the process of anammox, which is the anaerobic oxidation of ammonium.

Importance[edit]

The study of Planctomicrobium and related genera is important for understanding the ecology and evolution of bacteria with complex cell structures. These bacteria are also of interest for their potential applications in biotechnology and wastewater treatment due to their unique metabolic capabilities.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Planctomicrobium on WikiMD

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-'''Planctomicrobium''' is a genus of bacteria in the family [[Planctomycetaceae]]. This genus of bacteria is characterized by their unique cellular structure and reproduction methods, which differ significantly from other bacteria.
-== Characteristics ==
+{{Short description|Genus of bacteria}}
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Planctomicrobium
+| domain = [[Bacteria]]
+| phylum = [[Planctomycetota]]
+| classis = [[Planctomycetia]]
+| ordo = [[Planctomycetales]]
+| familia = [[Planctomycetaceae]]
+| genus = '''''Planctomicrobium'''''
+| genus_authority = [[Kallscheuer et al.]], 2019
+| type_species = ''Planctomicrobium piriforme''
+| subdivision_ranks = Species
+| subdivision =
+* ''[[Planctomicrobium piriforme]]''
+}}
-The bacteria of the genus '''Planctomicrobium''' are known for their unique cellular structure. Unlike most bacteria, they lack a [[peptidoglycan]] cell wall. Instead, they have a proteinaceous cell wall, which is a unique feature among bacteria. This allows them to survive in a variety of environments, including aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
+'''''Planctomicrobium''''' is a genus of [[bacteria]] within the phylum [[Planctomycetota]]. This genus is part of the class [[Planctomycetia]], order [[Planctomycetales]], and family [[Planctomycetaceae]]. The type species of this genus is ''[[Planctomicrobium piriforme]]''.
-== Reproduction ==
+== Characteristics ==
+''Planctomicrobium'' species are known for their unique cell structure, which is characteristic of the [[Planctomycetota]] phylum. These bacteria lack [[peptidoglycan]] in their cell walls, a feature that distinguishes them from most other [[bacteria]]. Instead, they have a proteinaceous cell wall.
-'''Planctomicrobium''' bacteria reproduce through a process known as [[budding]]. In this process, a new cell grows out of the parent cell. Once the bud is fully formed, it separates from the parent cell. This is different from the binary fission method of reproduction used by most bacteria.
-== Habitat and Ecology ==
-'''Planctomicrobium''' bacteria are found in a variety of environments. They are particularly common in aquatic environments, including both freshwater and marine habitats. They play a crucial role in the [[nitrogen cycle]], converting nitrogenous waste into usable nitrogen for other organisms.
-== Medical Significance ==
-While '''Planctomicrobium''' bacteria are not typically pathogenic, they can be opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised individuals. They have been associated with a variety of infections, including [[urinary tract infection]]s and [[respiratory tract infection]]s.
+== Habitat ==
+Species of ''Planctomicrobium'' are typically found in aquatic environments, including both freshwater and marine ecosystems. They play a role in the [[nitrogen cycle]] and are involved in the process of [[anammox]], which is the anaerobic oxidation of [[ammonium]].
-== Research and Studies ==
+== Importance ==
+The study of ''Planctomicrobium'' and related genera is important for understanding the [[ecology]] and [[evolution]] of [[bacteria]] with complex cell structures. These bacteria are also of interest for their potential applications in [[biotechnology]] and [[wastewater treatment]] due to their unique metabolic capabilities.
-Research into '''Planctomicrobium''' bacteria is ongoing, with scientists studying their unique cellular structure and reproduction methods. Understanding these bacteria could lead to advancements in [[microbiology]] and [[medicine]].
+== See also ==
+* [[Planctomycetota]]
-[[File:Planctomicrobium.jpg|thumb|right|A microscopic image of '''Planctomicrobium''' bacteria.]]
+* [[Anammox]]
+* [[Nitrogen cycle]]
-== See Also ==
-* [[Planctomycetes]]
-* [[Bacteria]]
-* [[Microbiology]]
 == References ==
+{{Reflist}}
-<references />
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Planctomicrobium Planctomicrobium on WikiMD]
-[[Category:Bacteria]]
-[[Category:Microbiology]]
-[[Category:Medicine]]
-{{medicine-stub}}
+[[Category:Planctomycetota]]
+[[Category:Planctomycetales]]
+[[Category:Planctomycetaceae]]
+[[Category:Bacteria genera]]