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Thauera butanivorans sp. nov., a C₂-C₉ alkane oxidizing bacterium previously referred to as 'Pseudomonas butanovora'

Oregon State University

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'Pseudomonas butanovora' was previously proposed for transfer to the genus Thauera, based on 16S rRNA sequence analysis, upon further studies of taxonomical characteristics. This study presents physiological characteristics and genetic similarity data and proposes the transfer of 'P. butanovora' to the genus Thauera, as Thauera butanivorans sp. nov. The original description of the type strain (strain Bu B1211T = IAM 12574T = ATCC 43655T = DSM 2080T) indicated the capability of denitrification but not anaerobic growth. 'P. butanovora' is capable of anaerobic respiration and growth utilizing nitrate as a terminal electron acceptor during the oxidation of organic acids and alcohols, but not aromatic hydrocarbons or open-chain terpenoids. Total fatty acid composition agrees with the assignment of the strain to the β-subclass of the Proteobacteria and resembles that of a member of the genus Thauera. The combination of 16S rRNA phylogenetic evidence, physiological characteristics, taxonomical characteristics and DNA DNA homology all support the placement of 'Pseudomonas butanovora' in the genus Thauera as a new species.