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   Alteromonas 
 macleodii 
  
 
 
  
  
 
   
   
   
  
 | Genomic 
 sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): | 
  
 Ama87I | 
 
  
   
  
 | Gram 
 Stain: | 
  
 Alteromonas macleodii is Gram stain negative | 
 
  
   
  
 | Motility: | 
  
 Alteromonas macleodii is motile | 
 
  
   
  
 | Taxonomic lineage: | 
  
 Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Alteromonadales; 
 Alteromonadaceae; Alteromonas | 
 
  
   
  
 | Industrial uses or economic implications: | 
  
 A subspecies of Alteromonas macleodii 
 has been reported to secrete a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide 
 in culture. This exopolysaccharide has similarities to 
 xanthan, another bacterial polysaccharide of industrial 
 interest. | 
 
  
  
 
  
 | Miscellaneous: | 
  
  
 | Alteromonas macleodii is a deep-sea, mesophilic, heterotrophic 
 bacterium was isolated from fluid collected near an active 
 hydrothermal vent.  | 
  
  
 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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