Limosilactobacillus fermentum MTCC 8711

Gram-positiveRodNon-motileFacultative anaerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Lactobacillales

Family

Lactobacillaceae

Genus

Limosilactobacillus

Description

Limosilactobacillus fermentum MTCC 8711 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains. This organism is classified as a facultative anaerobe, indicating its capability to grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. L. fermentum MTCC 8711 is known to inhabit diverse environments, suggesting a versatile adaptability that may contribute to its survival across various ecological niches. The ability to thrive in multiple habitats points to the potential for L. fermentum MTCC 8711 to engage in different metabolic activities, depending on the available resources and environmental conditions. Its facultative anaerobic nature enables it to ferment carbohydrates in anaerobic conditions, which may play a significant role in its ecological interactions. This trait also underscores its relevance in the fermentation processes, particularly in food production and preservation. Moreover, the chain arrangement observed in this species could enhance its efficiency in nutrient utilization and biofilm formation, potentially facilitating its colonization in diverse habitats. These characteristics may also render L. fermentum MTCC 8711 an important player in microbial communities, contributing to the balance of microbial interactions and metabolic exchanges within its environments. Hence, understanding the ecological roles of this species could provide insights into its applications in biotechnology and food science.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderLactobacillales
FamilyLactobacillaceae
GenusLimosilactobacillus
SpeciesLimosilactobacillus fermentum
StrainMTCC 8711

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Limosilactobacillus fermentum MTCC 8711
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Limosilactobacillus fermentum MTCC 8711


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

651423 bp

Thymine Count

639188 bp

Guanine Count

639183 bp

Cytosine Count

633833 bp

Genome Length

2566297 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2049 genes

Non-Coding Genes

129 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProtStrandCoordinatesMolecular Weight
Putative major head proteinN219_02685Not Available+538769 - 53908912422.8
hypothetical proteinN219_02690Not Available+539133 - 5393247445.87
hypothetical proteinN219_02695Not Available+539433 - 5396006094.08
AttlNot AvailableNot Available+539587 - 539610Not Available
Phage integraseN219_02700Not Available-539676 - 54079742623.8
hypothetical proteinN219_02705Not Available-540875 - 54140219205.8
Gp35N219_02710Not Available-541409 - 54186717906.1
Orf047N219_02715Not Available-541880 - 54221512620.7
Xre family transcriptional regulatorN219_02720Not Available+542349 - 5425858964.64
Hypothetical proteinN219_02725Not Available+542597 - 54291712215.7

Displaying genes 1 – 10 of 2178 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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