Alteromonas sp.

Alteromonas sp. is a flagellated bacterium that exhibits a diverse habitat range, including associations with A. millepora corals, where it can be found in the mucus layer, within the coral skeleton, and in the surrounding water column. This microbe is characterized by having a single replicon in its genetic makeup, which is represented in the genome accession NVVC00000000.1. The presence of flagella suggests a capability for motility, potentially aiding in its interactions with coral and other components of its environment. The association with coral species indicates a possible role in the coral microbiome, which may influence coral health and resilience. Given its varied habitat, Alteromonas sp. could be involved in nutrient cycling within the coral ecosystem, contributing to the complex interactions that define coral reef environments.