👉 Exhippolysmata are a type of bacteria that are found in certain marine environments, primarily in the ocean. They have a distinct and unique appearance due to their large size (up to 10 micrometers) and their ability to grow rapidly through the process of exophytes. Exhippolysmata play an important role in the nutrient cycling cycle within these environments by converting organic matter into ammonia, which is then used as a fertilizer for marine life.