Sulfudikerrostumiaceae

Sulfudikerrostumiaceae is a family of bacteria belonging to the order Sulfudikerrostumiales within the class Gammaproteobacteria. This family is characterized by its ability to reduce sulfate to sulfide, a process known as dissimilatory sulfate reduction. Members of this family are typically found in anaerobic environments, such as sediments, where they play a crucial role in the sulfur cycle by converting sulfate into sulfide, which can then be used by other microorganisms for energy production.

The family Sulfudikerrostumiaceae includes several genera, each with distinct morphological and physiological characteristics. For example, the genus Sulfudikerrostum is known for its ability to reduce sulfate to sulfide and its role in the degradation of organic matter in anaerobic environments. Another genus, Sulfudikerrostum, is characterized by its ability to reduce sulfate to sulfide and its role in the degradation of organic matter in anaerobic environments.

The taxonomy of Sulfudikerrostumiaceae is based on phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequences, and the family is considered to be a distinct lineage within the class Gammaproteobacteria. The family is named after the genus Sulfudikerrostum, which was the first genus to be described in this family. The family is considered to be a distinct lineage within the class Gammaproteobacteria, and is named after the genus Sulfudikerrostum, which was the first genus to be described in this family.