Organisms

Beggiatoa

A genus of colorless, filamentous bacteria in the family THIOTRICHACEAE whose cells contain inclusions of sulfur granules. When found in decaying seaweed beds and polluted water, its presence signals environmental degradation.

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Abstract

A genus of colorless, filamentous bacteria in the family THIOTRICHACEAE whose cells contain inclusions of sulfur granules. When found in decaying seaweed beds and polluted water, its presence signals environmental degradation.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2007; use THIOTRICHACEAE 2004-2006

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Previous Indexing

  • Thiotrichaceae (1976-2006)

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  1. B03w.440w.400.645w.100w
  2. B03w.660w.250w.770w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Beggiatoa. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053524. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053524
  2. Beggiatoa. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beggiatoa
  3. Beggiatoa. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3637455