Cronobacter sakazakii str. ATCC 29544

Cronobacter sakazakii str. ATCC 29544 is a Gram-negative, nonsporulating rod-shaped bacterium that typically arranges itself in pairs or singles. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 37.0°C, indicating its adaptation to warm-blooded hosts. As an anaerobe, C. sakazakii str. ATCC 29544 grows in environments devoid of oxygen, which may reflect its ecological niche within host-associated habitats. The specific ecological role of C. sakazakii, including strain ATCC 29544, remains an area of ongoing research; however, its association with various host environments suggests potential interactions that could influence microbial dynamics within these ecosystems. Notably, its growth conditions and morphological characteristics imply a potential adaptability to microenvironments within host organisms, which may play a role in nutrient acquisition and competition with other microbial species. Understanding such traits is essential for further exploration of the ecological implications and physiological adaptations of this bacterium within host-associated microbiomes.