| Alcaligenaceae | |
|---|---|
| Bordetella bronchiseptica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Betaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Burkholderiales |
| Family: |
Alcaligenaceae De Ley et al., 1986 |
| Genera | |
|
Achromobacter |
|
Achromobacter
Advenella
Alcaligenes
Azohydromonas
Bordetella
Brackiella
Castellaniella
Derxia
Kerstersia
Oligella
Pelistega
Pigmentiphaga
Pusillimonas
Taylorella
Tetrathiobacter
The Alcaligenaceae are a family of bacteria, included in the order Burkholderiales. Members are found in water, soil, animals and humans. Some species, like Bordetella, are pathogenic for humans and for some animals.