Organisms

Planctomycetes

A phylum of gram-negative bacteria with complex cytoplasmic membrane invaginations and crateriform structures of outer membrane. Members living in anoxic waters and sediments carry out ANAEROBIC AMMONIA OXIDATION.

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Abstract

A phylum of gram-negative bacteria with complex cytoplasmic membrane invaginations and crateriform structures of outer membrane. Members living in anoxic waters and sediments carry out ANAEROBIC AMMONIA OXIDATION.

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2 entry terms
  • Planctomycetaeota
  • Planctomycetota

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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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2022

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  • Planctomycetales (2011-2021)

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  1. B03w.440w.619w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Planctomycetes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000090643. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000090643
  2. Planctomycetes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planctomycetes
  3. Planctomycetes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18674594