👉 Carboxydothermus is a class of bacteria that belongs to the family of Prochlorbacteriales. They are characterized by having an outer membrane composed primarily of cholesterol, with a small inner membrane and a cytoplasm containing an enzyme called carboxylase. This bacterium has been identified as a significant contributor to the production of carboxylic acids in marine environments, which play crucial roles in food processing and in the synthesis of fatty acids, particularly β-酮酸。
