Marinobacter
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Marinobacter is a genus of bacteria found in sea water. They are also found in a variety of salt lakes.[1] A number of strains and species can degrade hydrocarbons.[2] The species involved in hydrocarbon degradation include M. alkaliphilus, M. arcticus, M. hydrocarbonoclasticus, M. maritimus, and M. squalenivorans.[3]
There are currently 46 species of Marinobacter that are characterized by Gram-negative rods and salt-tolerance.[1]
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