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Importantly, unlike very limited <jats:italic>Sulfitobacter<\/jats:italic> species that possess photosynthetic genes, the genomes of strain LCG007-affiliated genus and all <jats:italic>Roseobacter<\/jats:italic> species harbor photosynthetic gene clusters. This conservation was further supported by the significant impact of light on the growth and cell aggregation of strain LCG007, suggesting that acquirement of photosynthetic genes could play a crucial role in the speciation of their common ancestor. In terms of environmental adaptability, the genes that encode for DNA photolyase, heat and cold shock proteins, and enzymes responsible for scavenging reactive oxygen species, along with those involved in the uptake and biosynthesis of osmoprotectants such as betaine, \u03b3-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and trehalose collectively enable strain LCG007 to survive in the dynamic and complex intertidal zone environment. Besides, the capacity in biofilm formation is crucial for its survival under conditions of oligotrophy or high salinity. This study enhances our comprehension of the microbial taxonomy within the <jats:italic>Roseobacter<\/jats:italic> clade affiliated cluster, their survival strategies in intertidal ecosystems, and underscores the significance of their role in nutrient cycling. 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