👉 Rhodobacillus is a genus of bacteria in the Prokaryotic Kingdom, commonly known as "bacteria." It belongs to the family Rhodobacteraceae and is found in soil, water, and various environments. This genus includes some of the most diverse and widespread genera, such as Rhizopus, which are used for food production and cultivation, as well as Rhodobacillus, which is a major source of lignin in paper and pulp industries.