Sediminibacterium

Sediminibacterium is a genus of bacteria from the family of Sphingobacteriaceae. The genus was first described in 2007, and it currently includes several species. Sediminibacterium are Gram-negative, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacteria. They are typically found in various types of sediment, including freshwater and marine environments.

Characteristics

The bacteria of the genus Sediminibacterium are Gram-negative, rod-shaped, and non-spore-forming. They are chemoheterotrophic, meaning they obtain their energy from the oxidation of organic compounds.

Habitat

Sediminibacterium species are typically found in various types of sediment, including freshwater and marine environments. They have been isolated from a wide range of locations, including river sediments, lake sediments, and marine sediments.

Species

The genus Sediminibacterium currently includes several species. These include:

• Sediminibacterium salmoneum
• Sediminibacterium goongnongense
• Sediminibacterium ginsengisoli
• Sediminibacterium halotolerans

Each of these species has been isolated from different types of environments and has unique characteristics.

Importance

The bacteria of the genus Sediminibacterium play an important role in the biogeochemical cycling of nutrients in sediment environments. They are involved in the decomposition of organic matter and the cycling of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus.

See also

• List of bacterial genera
• Sphingobacteriaceae