Ectothiorhodospiraceae
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The Ectothiorhodospiraceae are a family of purple sulfur bacteria
, distinguished by producing sulfur globules outside of their cells. They are generally marine.
Purple sulfur bacteria
The purple sulfur bacteria are a group of Proteobacteria capable of photosynthesis, collectively referred to as purple bacteria. They are anaerobic or microaerophilic, and are often found in hot springs or stagnant water. Unlike plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, they do not use water as their...
, distinguished by producing sulfur globules outside of their cells. They are generally marine.