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Beggiatoa MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Beggiatoa
Tree Number(s)
B03.440.400.645.100
B03.660.250.770.100
Unique ID
D053524
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053524
Scope Note
A genus of colorless, filamentous bacteria in the family THIOTRICHACEAE whose cells contain inclusions of sulfur granules. When found in decaying seaweed beds and polluted water, its presence signals environmental degradation.
Registry Numbers
txid1021
Previous Indexing
Thiotrichaceae (1976-2006)
Public MeSH Note
2007; see THIOTRICHACEAE 2004-2006
History Note
2007; use THIOTRICHACEAE 2004-2006
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2020/08/13
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