Metallogenium
Metallogenium A genus of bacteria not assigned to any taxonomic family. Cells lack rigid walls and develop flexible, tapering threads from which new cells probably arise by budding. The threads are often heavily encrusted with oxides of iron and/or manganese. They are found in a range of freshwater habitats and in soil.
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