VOCpitoisia
VOCpitoisia is a fictional genus of bacteria used in speculative biology to illustrate interactions between microbes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In the imagined taxonomy, VOCpitoisia is placed within Domain Bacteria, with provisional placement among Proteobacteria, though the genus has no basis in real-life, officially described taxa. The name reflects its supposed association with VOC-rich niches and is constructed to evoke a link with volatile emissions.
In the fictional account, cells of VOCpitoisia are described as Gram-negative, rod-shaped and motile by a single
Habitat and ecology: VOCpitoisia is reported from soil and compost piles, as well as the phyllosphere of
Metabolism and environmental role: The organism is described as capable of oxidizing a broad range of VOCs,
Significance: In fictional contexts, VOCpitoisia serves as a case study for microbial VOC cycling, potential bioremediation