Magnetospirillum is a genus of bacteria that are known for their unique ability to orient themselves in a magnetic field. These bacteria are part of the class Alphaproteobacteria and are characterized by the presence of magnetosomes, which are specialized organelles containing magnetic iron minerals, such as magnetite or greigite. This enables them to navigate along the Earth's magnetic field lines, a behavior known as magnetotaxis.
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