👉 Myxococcus is a genus of bacteria that belongs to the family Mycobacteriaceae. It is a member of the order Actinomycetota and the class Actinomycetes, which includes other types of bacteria such as yeasts, fungi, and protists. These bacteria have a wide range of functions in the environment they inhabit, including photosynthesis, decomposition, and reproduction. Myxococcus is commonly found in soil, water bodies, and marine environments