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Thermotogae

Phylum

Thermotogae is a phylum of thermophilic and hyperthermophilic bacteria distinguished by a sheath-like outer membrane structure called a toga that surrounds the cell. Its members are typically found in high temperature environments such as hot springs, marine hydrothermal vents, and oil reservoirs.

Facts
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Taxonomic Rank
Phylum / Division 2
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ26869797, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Thermotogae
  • Taxonomic rank (Wikipedia confirms the entity; rank from slug/structure-wave classification)
  • In Group: Bacterial Phyla, Lead
    The Thermotogae is a class of kingdom Thermotogati and domain Bacteria.
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Wikidata: Thermotogae
Wikidata Q26869797, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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