- S. plymuthica, S. liquefaciens, S. rubidaea, and S. odoriferae - have been shown to cause infection such as osteomyelitis and endocarditis.

Habitat

Various strains of Serratia occupy an eclectic range of habitats: soil, water, plants, insects, and others.

Water

Currently, four species of Serratia have been found in seawater: S. marcescens, S. liquefaciens, S. plymuthica, and S. marinorubra. S. marcescens is the most abundant, comprising approximately half of all strains found. S. aquatilis is a novel species

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