Rapidithrix

Abstract Ra.pid.i.thrix. L. masc. adj. rapidus , rapid; Gr. fem. n. thrix , hair; N.L. fem. n. Rapidithrix , rapidly moving hair. Bacteroidota / Flavobacteria / Flavobacteriales / Flammeovirgaceae / Rapidithrix The genus Rapidithrix accommodates Gram‐stain negative, chemo‐organotrophic, strictly aerobic, gliding bacteria. Cells are unbranched, flexible filaments, 0.7 × 20–100 μm. Resting stages are not known. Require seawater for growth. The major respiratory quinone is MK‐7. The major cellular fatty acids are C 16:1 and C 15:0 . This genus belongs to the family Flammeovirgaceae , phylum Bacteroidota . Known habitat is seawater. DNA G + C content (mol%) : 40–43 (HPLC). Type species : Rapidithrix thailandica Srisukchayakul et al. 2007 VP .