Pseudomonadales

Pseudomonadales is an order of Proteobacteria. Bacteria included are gram-negative, but some members are capable of anaerobic respiration. A few members of Pseudomonadales are pathogens.

Taxonomy

The following families are included in the Pseudomonadales:

• Pseudomonadaceae
• Moraxellaceae
• Alcanivoraceae

Characteristics

Pseudomonadales are gram-negative bacteria. Some members are capable of anaerobic respiration. They are found in a variety of environments, including soil, water, and plants. Some species are pathogenic, causing diseases in humans, animals, and plants.

Pathogenicity

Some members of the Pseudomonadales are pathogenic. For example, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections. Other pathogenic members include Acinetobacter baumannii, which is associated with severe infections in humans, and Moraxella catarrhalis, which can cause infections of the respiratory tract.

See also

• List of bacterial orders
• Proteobacteria

References

Pseudomonadales Resources
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