Pseudokineococcus

Pseudokineococcus is a genus of bacteria in the family Micrococcaceae. It is a Gram-positive, non-motile, and non-spore-forming bacterium. The genus was first described in 2009, and currently includes two species: Pseudokineococcus lusitanus and Pseudokineococcus marinus.

Taxonomy

The genus Pseudokineococcus belongs to the family Micrococcaceae, in the order Actinomycetales, class Actinobacteria, phylum Actinobacteria, and domain Bacteria. The genus was first described by Albuquerque et al. in 2009, and currently includes two species.

Species

The genus Pseudokineococcus currently includes two recognized species:

• Pseudokineococcus lusitanus - The type species of the genus, first described in 2009. It was isolated from a solar saltern in Portugal.
• Pseudokineococcus marinus - Described in 2012, it was isolated from marine sediment in Korea.

Characteristics

Pseudokineococcus bacteria are Gram-positive, non-motile, and non-spore-forming. They are aerobic, and can grow in a wide range of temperatures, with optimal growth occurring at 28-37°C. They are also halotolerant, meaning they can survive in high salt concentrations.

Ecology

Pseudokineococcus species have been isolated from a variety of environments, including solar salterns and marine sediments. Their ability to survive in high salt concentrations suggests they may play a role in the microbial ecology of these environments.

See also

• List of bacterial genera
• Microbiology