Bacteroides fragilis typically has seven copies of the 16S rRNA gene in its genome. Each copy of this gene plays a crucial role in the identification and classification of the bacterium.
Gram negative rods & coccobacilli 2) Obligate anaerobes 3) Inhabit mouth, GI tract, & genital tract of humans and animals. 4) Bacteroides fragilis = ~ 30% of bacteria in human feces. 5) Responsible for abscesses / septicemia 2^ (secondary to) abdominal surgery.
Ephedra fragilis was created in 1799.
Jocara fragilis was created in 1863.
Phreatogammarus fragilis was created in 1882.
Tasmantrix fragilis was created in 2010.
Opuntia fragilis was created in 1819.
Ophiothrix fragilis was created in 1789.
Cystopteris fragilis was created in 1753.
Limaria fragilis was created in 1791.
Atrina fragilis was created in 1777.
Patersonia fragilis was created in 1805.