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Specialty Definition: HALOCOCCUS

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GeologyHalococcus is a genus of gram-negative, non-motile, spherical, red or orange bacteria which grows in very high concentrations of salt (NaCl) and can be found in salted fish and meats. Halococcus belongs to the family Halobacteriaceae. (references)
HealthA genus of extremely halophilic Halobacteriaceae with coccoid cells occurring singly or as pairs, tetrads, or irregular clusters. They are found in neutral salt lakes, marine salterns, saline soils and seawater. (references)

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