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EctothiorhodospiraceaeRANK: FamilyTAXONOMY: cellular organisms -> Bacteria -> Proteobacteria -> Gammaproteobacteria -> Chromatiales -> Ectothiorhodospiraceae OVERVIEW: The 'Ectothiorhodospiraceae' are a family of purple sulfur bacteria, distinguished by producing sulfur globules outsidef their cells. The cells are rod-shaped, vibrioid or spirilla and are able to move by using flagella. In general, they are marine and prefer anaerobic conditions. Like all purple sulfur bacteria, they are capable of photosynthesis. |