Protokielella
Protokielella is a genus of gram-negative, aerobic, and motile bacteria belonging to the family Burkholderiaceae. These bacteria are typically found in soil and water environments. The genus was first described in 2003, and its type species is Protokielella sereni. The name "Protokielella" is derived from Greek and Latin roots, referencing its proposed position as an early branching lineage within its family.
Members of Protokielella are characterized by their rod-shaped morphology and their ability to metabolize a range