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Desulfobacteriaceae 🔍

Desulfobacteriaceae are a group of bacteria that primarily inhabit marine environments, particularly in the Southern Ocean and in the Antarctic region. They play important roles in the marine food web by producing sulfuric acid, which is essential for the growth and survival of many marine organisms. These bacteria also have diverse ecological functions, including remineralization of calcium carbonate on exposed surfaces and decomposition of organic matter.

Thermodesulfobacteriaceae 🔍

Thermodesulfobacteriaceae is a type of bacterium that primarily lives in marine environments, specifically in warm and nutrient-rich water bodies like estuaries and mangrove forests. This genus belongs to the family Thermodesulfobacteria and has been found growing on various types of surfaces such as rocks, sand, and even the skin of certain species of fish.

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