Escherichia coli O157:H7 str. EDL933

Escherichia coli O157:H7 str. EDL933 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by its motility, facilitated by true flagella. This strain exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, classifying it as mesophilic. E. coli O157:H7 str. EDL933 presents in pairs and singles, and it is nonsporulating, indicating a reliance on its host-associated habitat for survival and reproduction. The bacterium possesses two cellular membranes, consistent with its classification as a Gram-negative organism, and contains two replicons in its genome. The genome accessions for this strain are NC_002655.2 and NC_007414.1, which provide a basis for further genomic studies and understanding of its traits. As a free-living organism in a host-associated habitat, E. coli O157:H7 str. EDL933 may interact with various environmental factors and host organisms, potentially influencing its ecological dynamics and adaptability in diverse biological contexts.