Staphylococcaceae | |
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Staphylococcus aureus | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Division: | Firmicutes |
Class: | Bacilli |
Order: | Bacillales |
Family: |
Staphylococcaceae Prévot 1940 |
Genera | |
Staphylococcus |
Staphylococcus
Gemella
Jeotgalicoccus
Macrococcus
Salinicoccus
Nosocomiicoccus
The Staphylococcaceae are a family of Gram-positive bacteria that includes the genus Staphylococcus, noted for encompassing several medically significant pathogens.
The five genera Jeotgalicoccus, Macrococcus, Nosocomiicoccus, Salinicoccus, and Staphylococcus have been shown to be monophyletic, while Gemella appears to be polyphyletic.