👉 Aerosphaera is a genus of bacteria that belongs to the family Aomycetes, which includes some of the most diverse and abundant genera in the kingdom. The name "Aerosphaera" comes from the Greek word meaning "air," referring to their ability to grow on surfaces that are exposed to air, such as soil or water. This genus is characterized by its complex genetic organization, including a large number of genes involved in cell wall synthesis and metabolism.