Cellulomonas

Cellulomonas is a genus of Gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria. One of their main distinguishing features is their ability to degrade cellulose, using enzymes such as endoglucanase and exoglucanase. They are members of the Actinomycetota.

Cellulomonas
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinomycetota
Class: Actinomycetia
Order: Micrococcales
Family: Cellulomonadaceae
Genus: Cellulomonas
Bergey et al. 1923 (Approved Lists 1980)
Type species
Cellulomonas flavigena
Species

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