Table 2 Example illustrating the names of a bacterium (L. rhamnosus GG) at different taxonomic levels
From: International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Probiotics
Taxonomic level | Name |
|---|---|
Domain | Bacteria |
Phylum | Firmicutes |
Class | Bacilli |
Order | Lactobacillales |
Family | Lactobacillaceae |
Genus | Lactobacillus |
Species | Lactobacillus rhamnosus |
Strain | Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG |