Cytophaga
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| Genus: | Cytophaga Winogradsky 1929 (Approved Lists 1980)
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Cytophaga is a genus of Gram-negative, gliding, rod-shaped bacteria. This bacterium is commonly found in soil, rapidly digests crystalline cellulose.[1] C. hutchinsonii is able to use its gliding motility to move quickly over surfaces. Although the mechanism for this is not known, there is a belief that the flagellum is not used.[1]
- ^ a b "Home - Cytophaga hutchinsonii ATCC 33406". genome.jgi.doe.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-24.