👉 The term "Abditibacteriaceae" refers to a group of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are characterized by their ability to form colonies on agar plates and produce β-glucans as their primary energy source. This family includes several genera, including the genus "Ablia," which is known for its ability to ferment sugars in the absence of oxygen, forming β-glucan. The term is often used in the context of biochemistry and biotechnology studies related to fermentation