Methylorubrum extorquens DSM 13060

Methylorubrum extorquens DSM 13060 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by its ability to utilize methanol and other one-carbon compounds as energy sources, classifying it as a methylotroph. This species typically exists in pairs or as single cells, reflecting its versatile adaptability in various habitats. M. extorquens thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0 °C, indicating a preference for moderate environmental conditions. As a facultative aerobe, Methylorubrum extorquens can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen, allowing it to exploit a range of ecological niches. Its metabolic versatility not only supports its survival in diverse environments but also highlights its potential role in carbon cycling and bioremediation processes. This adaptability to varying oxygen levels and its specialized metabolic pathways may contribute to its ecological significance in environments enriched with methanol and other methylated substrates, potentially influencing local microbial community dynamics and carbon flux.