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Mycobacteriaceae is a family of bacteria in the phylum Actinomycetota. Its name is derived from the Mycobacterium genus, which includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) and leprosy (M. leprae) in humans. The Greek prefix myco- means 'fungus', alluding to the mold-like appearance of these organisms on agar plates.

Species

マイコバクテリア科

FAMILY

  1. KingdomBacteria
  2. PhylumActinobacteriota
  3. ClassActinomycetia
  4. OrderMycobacteriales
  5. FamilyMycobacteriaceae
Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater

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Family
Mycobacteriaceae
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Mycobacteriales
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Commons category
Mycobacteriaceae
taxon rank
family
taxon name
Mycobacteriaceae
topic's main category
Category:Mycobacteriaceae
taxonomic type
Mycobacterium
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  • Phylogeny
  • Notes
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Mycobacteriaceae is a family of bacteria in the phylum Actinomycetota. Its name is derived from the Mycobacterium genus, which includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) and leprosy (M. leprae) in humans. The Greek prefix myco- means 'fungus', alluding to the mold-like appearance of these organisms on agar plates.

==Phylogeny== The phylogeny is based on whole-genome analysis.

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