title: The taxonomy, ecology and cultivation of bacterial genera belonging to the family Flavobacteriaceae.
abstract: The group known as the 'flavobacteria' has previously been regarded as synonymous with the genus Flavobacterium. Today, however, flavobacteria refers to the family Flavobacteriaceae comprising 10 genera. This review deals with the rapid changes in the taxonomy of these bacteria, especially over the last decade. It also briefly reviews the ecology of the genera in this family and describes the media that have been utilized in the general and selective cultivation of these organisms.
authors.affiliation: Animal Nutrition and Animal Products Institute, Irene, South Africa.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Jooste
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Hugo
mesh_terms: D003470:Culture Media; D004463:Ecology; D005417:Flavobacterium / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D016946:Gram-Negative Aerobic Rods and Cocci / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media