Pyrodictiaceae
A family of archaea, in the order DESULFUROCOCCALES consisting of anaerobic coccoid to disc-shaped cells. They grow either chemolithoautotrophically or by FERMENTATION. Three genera are recognized: Pyrodictium, Hyperthermus, and Pyrolobus.
Year introduced: 2004
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Tree Number(s): B02.075.200.650
MeSH Unique ID: D041523
Registry Number: txid2307
Entry Terms:
- Pyrolobus
- Pyrodictium
- Hyperthermus