👉 Sphingids are a group of bacteria that produce a type of sugar called chitin. These bacteria are found in soil, along with other organisms such as fungi and plants. Sphingid cells contain two types of molecules - chitin and glucosamine-sulfatides (GSS). Chitin is a long chain of cellulose that provides the structure for many marine organisms, including jellyfish and crustaceans. GSS is an organic acid produced by these bacteria that plays
