Organisms

Deltaproteobacteria

A group of PROTEOBACTERIA represented by morphologically diverse, anaerobic sulfidogens. Some members of this group are considered bacterial predators, having bacteriolytic properties.

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Abstract

A group of PROTEOBACTERIA represented by morphologically diverse, anaerobic sulfidogens. Some members of this group are considered bacterial predators, having bacteriolytic properties.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Proteobacteria delta
  • delta Proteobacteria

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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

2004 (2000)

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Previous Indexing

  • Gram-negative Anaerobic Bacteria (1995-1999)

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  1. B03w.660w.125w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Deltaproteobacteria. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020564. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020564
  2. Deltaproteobacteria. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myxococcota
  3. Deltaproteobacteria. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q307535