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Alicyclobacillaceae
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Alicyclobacillaceae

da Costa & Rainey, 2009
Genera
  • Alicyclobacillus
  • Effusibacillus
  • Kyrpidia
  • Tumebacillus

The Alicyclobacillaceae are a family of gram-positive bacteria. Some of them are thermophiles, they can live at around 70 °C (158 °F). They also tolerate acidic pH levels of 1.5–5.5. They can make endospores. Alicyclobacillaceae are found in soil, water and in geothermal springs.


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