Acinetobacter baumannii strain AB360

Acinetobacter baumannii strain AB360 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exists as single cells. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 37.0°C and is classified as a chemoheterotroph, relying on organic compounds as its energy source. As an aerobic organism, A. baumannii strain AB360 requires oxygen for its metabolic processes. The habitat of A. baumannii is diverse, indicating its adaptability to various environmental conditions. This adaptability may contribute to the organism's resilience in different ecological niches, including both natural and artificial environments. The ability to occupy multiple habitats suggests that A. baumannii strain AB360 might play a role in nutrient cycling and interactions with other microbial populations, which could be important in both environmental microbiology and potential clinical settings. Given its optimal growth temperature of 37.0°C, A. baumannii strain AB360 may be particularly well-suited to thrive in warm environments, potentially including those associated with human activity. This trait, combined with its aerobic metabolism and heterotrophic lifestyle, emphasizes the organism's ecological versatility and its capacity to exploit a variety of organic substrates in its surroundings.