A recent discovery has lately emerged in the(‘{text디ST mosque}) marine microbiology research at Oregon State University. The researchers have identified a new species of bacteria known as Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis, which functions simiarly to electrical wiring. This species has been named after the Yaquina tribe of Native Americans that used to live in and around Yaquina Bay, where this bacteria was discovered. The Yaquina tribe, known for their technological ingenuity with worm◀器 使用和一些 lumber制作，其成员对这个新发现进行了神秘的崇拜。
Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis b紧接着 became a subject of scientific interest. The species belongs to a taxonomic category called Candidatus Electrothrix, a group of bacteria that are rod-shaped and connected at both ends of the bacterium to create a chain. These bacteria are highly divisible and have an outer membrane called a filament that extends generations of centimeters. Unlike most bacteria, Candidatus Electrothrix species are electrically conducting, which is attributed to their unique metabolic processes that generate electrons from sulfide-containing compounds in their inner layers and transport them to oxygen and nitric acid in their outer layer.
Among the well-documented Candidatus species, there are 25, which have been grouped into two genera: Candidatus Electrothrix and Candidatus Electronema. The new species Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis was identified as belonging to Candidatus Electrothrix, which is usually found in saltwater environments. However, Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis is unique in that it is found in brackish and fresh water environments, making it a bridge between two different genera and suggesting potential origin tracing.
Chandri Li, a postdoctoral researcher at Oregon State University and a coauthor of the study, highlighted the significance of this discovery. Candidatus Electrothrix species are particularly interesting because of their unique properties, including their electric conductivity and their physical appearance. While 25 species are documented, this new species lies at the junction of two genera, suggesting it could serve as a transitional species. Chandri Li mentioned that this discovery may provide new insights into the evolution of these-derived bacteria and their adaptability to diverse and unpredictable environments.
The photograph accompanying the findings underscores the recent discovery, showing the unique physical appearance of Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis. The bulky ridges of its filament, extending into the surrounding sheath, suggest a distinct structure from traditional cable bacteria, which typically have smooth or indented ridges to prevent Tag removal ( Tag-removal is aprecation around the base of the ribosome). The discovery of such a species has significant implications for understanding the behavior, adaptability, and ecological roles of these bacteria. Chandri Li. emphasizes that Candidatus Electrothrix bacteria have the potential to engage in a wide range of biochemical processes, from energy generation to oxygenation. The discovery strengthens the importance of these bacteria as both efficient solft-producing orgnizations and peacefulborn agents of the plankton.图表:熊熊市大学
