| halococcus | Halococcus 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. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| Halococcus morrhuae | A species found in seawater brine, sea salt, and salt lakes; also found in association with red discoloration of salted fish. (05 Mar 2000) |