Cyclonatronum

Dimitry Y. Sorokin, Alexander Y. Merkel

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Abstract

Cy.clo.na.tro’num. Gr. masc. n. kyklos, a circle; N.L.neut. n. natron, soda; N.L. neut. n. Cyclonatronum,circle-shaped and soda-loving.
The genus Cyclonatronum is a member of theclass Rhodothermia of the phylum Bacteroidota. Itincludes obligately aerobic organoheterotrophs that mostly utilize proteins and peptides, and possess an active sodium-pumping proteorhodopsin. The genus currently includes a single species, Cyclonatronum proteinivorum, which is represented by a mesophilic, moderately salt-tolerant, chloride-independent, and obligate alkaliphile found in saline soda lakes in Central Asia.
DNA G +C content (mol%): 51.5 (genome sequence).
Type species: Cyclonatronum proteinivorum Zhilina et al. 2023, VL211.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBergey’s Manual of Systematics of Archaea and Bacteria, Online
EditorsWilliam B. Whitman
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781118960608
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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