Elusimicrobia


The phylum Elusimicrobia, previously known as "Termite Group 1", has been shown to be widespread in different ecosystems like marine environment, sewage sludge, contaminated sites and soils, and toxic wastes. The high abundance of 'Elusimicrobia' representatives is only evidenced for the lineage of symbionts found in termites and ants.
The first organism to be cultured was Elusimicrobium minutum; however, other two species have been partially described and placed in a separate class, known as Microbiaendophisolisum.

Phylogeny

The phylogeny is based on 16S rRNA-based LTP release 123 by 'The All-Species Living Tree' Project.

Taxonomy

The currently accepted taxonomy is based solemnly on the List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature and National Center for Biotechnology Information
Notes:
♠ Strains found at the National Center for Biotechnology Information but not listed in the List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature