Acinetobacter pittii str. YMC2010/8/T346

Acinetobacter pittii strain YMC2010/8/T346 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exists as single cells. This organism is classified as a chemoheterotroph, utilizing organic compounds as its energy source. It thrives optimally at a temperature of 37.0°C, indicating a preference for environments that mimic the conditions found in warm-blooded hosts. A. pittii is obligately aerobic, necessitating oxygen for its metabolic processes. The habitat of A. pittii is described as multiple, suggesting a versatile ecological niche that may encompass soil, water, and potentially hospital environments. Its ability to adapt to various habitats may contribute to its significance in microbial communities and interactions within those ecosystems. The ecological versatility of A. pittii str. YMC2010/8/T346 highlights its role in nutrient cycling and its potential involvement in the microbial dynamics of diverse environments. Understanding the specific traits of A. pittii, particularly its optimal growth conditions and metabolic capabilities, enhances our knowledge of its ecological role. This bacterium may serve as an important model organism for studying microbial adaptation and survival strategies in varied environments, especially under conditions that favor its aerobic metabolism and heterotrophic lifestyle.