Sulaneomicrobium

Sulaneomicrobium is a genus of bacteria from the phylum Bacteroidota, class Bacteroidia, order Bacteroidales, and family Bacteroidaceae. The genus was first described in 2018, and it contains two known species: Sulaneomicrobium acidaminophilum and Sulaneomicrobium acidaminophilum subsp. acidaminophilum. These bacteria are Gram-negative, rod-shaped, and obligately anaerobic. They are known to be acid-tolerant and can grow in environments with low pH levels. Sulaneomicrobium species have been isolated from various sources, including soil, water, and the human gut. They are of interest to researchers due to their potential applications in biotechnology and their role in the carbon cycle. The genus name Sulaneomicrobium is derived from the Latin words "sulanus," meaning "sour," and "microbium," meaning "small life form," reflecting the bacteria's acid-tolerant nature. The species name acidaminophilum refers to the bacteria's preference for amino acids as a carbon and energy source.