Phylogenetic placement of Sarcina ventriculi and Sarcina maxima within group I Clostridium, a possible problem for future revision of the genus Clostridium. Request for an opinion

Int J Syst Bacteriol. 1994 Jul;44(3):591-3. doi: 10.1099/00207713-44-3-591.

Abstract

The 16S rRNA gene sequences of Sarcina ventriculi DSM 286T (T = type strain) and Sarcina maxima DSM 316T were determined. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that these two species are closely related to each other and belong to group I Clostridium (sensu Johnson and Francis). The implications of these phylogenetic findings for future revision of the genus Clostridium are discussed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Clostridium / classification*
  • Clostridium / genetics
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Phylogeny
  • RNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
  • Sarcina / classification*
  • Sarcina / genetics
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • RNA, Bacterial
  • RNA, Ribosomal, 16S

Associated data

  • GENBANK/X76649
  • GENBANK/X76650