Lefèvre, Christopher T


Publications
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Giant multicellular magnetotactic prokaryotes in marine sediments

Citation
Turrini et al. (2026). The ISME Journal
Names
“Magnetogigantoglobus” “Magnetogigantoglobus mediterraneus” “Magnetomoraceae”
Abstract
Abstract Multicellular magnetotactic prokaryotes represent a unique group of obligately marine multicellular bacteria known for their ability to navigate along magnetic field lines thanks to ferrimagnetic nanocrystals. To date, two distinct spherical and ellipsoidal morphotypes have been described, typically ranging from 3 to 6 μm in diameter and comprising approximately 50 cells of the same species. Although widespread in highly reduced marine sediments, they are represented b
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