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Thiomargarita namibiensis  

giant bacteria

Description:

Thiomargarita namibiensis are unusually large bacteria - cells measure up to 1 mm in diameter! They are chemolithotrophs that can use ammonium or sulfur.

Classification:

Domain Bacteria

    Phylum Proteobacteria

        Class g -Proteobacteria

Bergey's Manual Volume 2: The Proteobacteria

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