Vibrio anguillarum str. 87-9-116

Vibrio anguillarum str. 87-9-116 is a Gram-negative, curved-shaped bacterium that exists predominantly as single cells and is characterized as a nonsporulating organism. This strain is heterotrophic, utilizing organic compounds as its energy source, and displays a facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in varying oxygen conditions. The habitat of V. anguillarum str. 87-9-116 is primarily host-associated, indicating a close ecological relationship with its host organisms. As a member of the Vibrio genus, this strain may play a role in the microbiota of aquatic environments, particularly in association with marine hosts. The facultative nature of its oxygen requirement suggests that V. anguillarum str. 87-9-116 could adapt to both aerobic and anaerobic niches within host organisms or their immediate environments. This adaptability may contribute to its survival in diverse ecological contexts, potentially influencing host microbiomes and interactions. Further studies could explore the specific roles this strain plays in host-associated environments and its interactions with other microbial communities.