Jeotgalicoccus halophilus | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | |
Phylum: | |
Class: | |
Order: | |
Family: | |
Genus: | |
Species: | J. halophilus
|
Binomial name | |
Jeotgalicoccus halophilus |
Jeotgalicoccus halophilus is a species of bacteria. [1]
It is one of the phylum Bacillota; and it is categorized as a Gram-positive bacteria. [2]
The species is halotolerant and it grows at NaCl content of 0.1 to 16% - its optimal values for growth are between 2 and 3%. [2]
The genus name Jeotgalicoccus is derived from the Latin word "Jeotgalum" and refers to the locality of the first-described discovery, it was isolated from the Korean fish sauce Jeotgal. The species name refers to the halophile of the species. [1]