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| Respiration: |
| Alcanivorax borkumensis is aerobic |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Alcanivorax borkumensis is Gram stain negative |
| Motility: |
| Alcanivorax borkumensis is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Oceanospirillales; Alcanivoracaceae; Alcanivorax |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Alcanivorax borkumensis is a hydrocarbon-degrading marine bacterium. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Alcanivorax borkumensis was isolated from a sea water sediment sample obtained on the Isle of Borkum in the North Sea. |
| Human health and disease: |
| not known |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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