Alicyclobacillaceae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Bacteria |
Division: | Firmicutes |
Class: | Bacilli |
Order: | Bacillales |
Family: |
Alicyclobacillaceae Garrity et al. 2001 |
Genera | |
The Alicyclobacillaceae are a family of Gram-positive bacteria. They are extremophiles with certain strains living at around 70°C and a pH of 1.5–5.5.Endospores are formed. The family contains three genera: Alicyclobacillus, Kyrpidia, and Tumebacillus.