| Methylophilaceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Betaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Methylophilales |
| Family: | Methylophilaceae |
| Genera | |
Methylophilus
Methylobacillus
Methylovorax
The Methylophilaceae are a family of Proteobacteria, given their own order. Like all Proteobacteria, they are Gram-negative. The cells are slightly curved or straight rod-shaped.