Sodaliphilus
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| Genus: | Sodaliphilus Wylensek et al., 2021 |
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| Sodaliphilus pleomorphus Wylensek et al., 2021 | |
Sodaliphilus is a genus of strictly anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria in the family Muribaculaceae, phylum Bacteroidota. The genus was first described in 2020 based on isolates from the pig gastrointestinal tract. Its name means "companion-loving", referring to enhanced growth in the presence of other bacteria. The genus currently includes one validly published species, Sodaliphilus pleomorphus.