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Thaumarchaeota

Phylum

Thaumarchaeota is a phylum of archaea, many of which oxidize ammonia for energy. Members of the phylum are found in extremely large numbers in soil and ocean environments and are considered among the most abundant microorganisms on Earth.

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Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Taxonomic Rank
Phylum / Division 2
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ1186957, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Nitrososphaeria
Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    Nitrososphaeria (previously phylum Nitrososphaerota or Thaumarchaeota) is a class of Archaea under the phylum Thermoproteota.
  • In Group: Archaeal Phyla, Lead
    Nitrososphaeria (previously phylum Nitrososphaerota or Thaumarchaeota) is a class of Archaea under the phylum Thermoproteota.
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Wikidata: Thaumarchaeota
Wikidata Q62594672, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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