Thiotrichaceae

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Thiotrichaceae
Stained microphoto of Thiomargarita namibiensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Gamma Proteobacteria
Order:
Family:
Thiotrichaceae
Genera

Achromatium
Beggiatoa
Leucothrix
Macromonas
Thiobacterium
Thiomargarita
Thioploca
Thiospira
Thiothrix

The Thiotrichaceae are a family of Proteobacteria, including Thiomargarita namibiensis, the largest known bacterium.