Salinicoccus


Salinococcus is a genus of Gram-positive cocci belonging to the family Staphylococcaceae.
The genus name is derived from Latin salinus - saline, and Greek kokkos - a grain or berry). The genus was described in 1990 by Ventosa et al.

Description

The genomic DNA G+C content of the species in this genus lies within the range of 46–51 mol%.

Genome

No species in this genus has had its genome sequenced to date.

Clinical

Species in this genus are not known to cause disease.

Phylogeny

The currently accepted taxonomy is based on the List of [Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature] and National Center for [Biotechnology Information].
Unassigned species:
  • "S. halophilus" Birdilla Selva Donio et al. 2018
  • "S. marinus" Yong, Lee & Park 2003
  • "S. salitudinis" Chen et al. 2008