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 | |
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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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