ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Eubacteria
;
Evolution
;
Extreme thermophile
;
Thermotoga
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Three new strains of eubacterial hyperthermophiles were isolated from continental solfataric springs at Lac Abbé (Djibouti, Africa). Due to their morphology, lipids, and RNA polymerases they belong to the genus Thermotoga. Strains LA4 and LA10 are closely related to Thermotoga neapolitana found up to now only in the marine environment. Strain LA 3 differs from Thermotoga maritima and Thermotoga neapolitana in significant physiological and molecular properties. It is described as the new species Thermotoga thermarum.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00454866
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