encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ
ψ
Rhodospirillaceae
More information
in Books
or on
Definition
: A family of phototrophic bacteria, in the order Rhodospirillales, isolated from stagnant water and mud.
Examples
Azospirillum
;
Magnetospirillum
;
Rhodospirillum
Other names
Purple Nonsulfur Bacteria; Bacteria, Purple Nonsulfur