👉 Capniomyces is a genus of bacteria in the family Firmicutes, which also includes Staphylococcus and Proteobacteria. It belongs to the order Firmicutes and the class Firmicutes. The genus name "Capniomyces" stems from its similarity to the cap-like structures on the surface of some bacteria, while the species name is derived from the Greek words "capna" (which means "cap") and "myces" (meaning "mycel