Sharpea

Sharpea
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Sharpea

Morita et al., 2008
Type species
Sharpea azabuensis
Species

Sharpea is a genus of Gram-positive, strictly anaerobic, non-spore-forming bacteria within the family Coprobacillaceae. Species of this genus produce lactic acid and have been isolated from the gastrointestinal tracts of various mammals. The genus was first described in 2008 following the isolation of its type species, Sharpea azabuensis.[1]

  1. ^ Wylensek, David; et al. (2020-12-15). "A collection of bacterial isolates from the pig intestine reveals functional and taxonomic diversity". Nature Communications. 11 (1) 6389. Bibcode:2020NatCo..11.6389W. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19929-w. ISSN 2041-1723. PMC 7738495. PMID 33319778.