Listeriaceae
The Listeriaceae are a family of Gram-positive bacteria.[1][2] The cells are short rods and can form filaments. They are aerobic or facultative anaerobic. Spores are not formed.[1] Some species can cause human and animal listeriosis.
| Listeriaceae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Firmicutes |
| Class: | Bacilli |
| Order: | Bacillales |
| Family: | Listeriaceae Garrity et al. 2001 |
| Genera | |
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Brochothrix | |
References
- George M. Garrity; Vos, P.; Garrity, G.; Jones, D.; Krieg, N.R.; Ludwig, W.; Rainey, F.A.; Schleifer, K.-H.; Whitman, W.B. (September 15, 2009). The Firmicutes. Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. 3 (2nd ed.). New York: Springer. p. 1450. ISBN 978-0-387-95041-9. British Library no. GBA561951.
- Euzéby, J. P. "List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in Nomenclature". Retrieved March 24, 2014.
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