Fusobacteria is a phylum of anaerobic, gram-negative bacteria found in the mouth and digestive tract of humans and other animals. Species within the phylum have been implicated in periodontal disease, and research has also linked some members to colorectal cancer.
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Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ1137677, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Fusobacteriota
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In Group: Bacterial Phyla, Lead
Fusobacteriota are obligately anaerobic non-sporeforming Gram-negative bacilli.
View the Source Wikidata: Fusobacteria
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