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Chromatiaceae
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Definition
: A family of phototrophic purple sulfur bacteria that deposit globules of elemental sulfur inside their cells. They are found in diverse aquatic environments.
Examples
Chromatium
;
Halothiobacillus
;
Thiocapsa
Other names
Purple Sulfur Bacteria; Bacteria, Purple Sulfur