Yersinia pestis KIM10+

Yersinia pestis KIM10+ is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exists as single cells and is nonsporulating. This strain exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. Yersinia pestis KIM10+ is a heterotroph, obtaining its energy from organic compounds, and it optimally grows at a temperature of 28.0°C. The versatility in habitat suggests that this strain can adapt to various ecological niches, potentially influencing its interactions within diverse microbial communities. Its facultative nature may also indicate a capacity to survive in fluctuating environmental conditions, which could have implications for its persistence in the environment and its potential transmission pathways. Understanding the traits of Yersinia pestis KIM10+ provides insights into the adaptability and ecological role of this bacterium, highlighting its ability to occupy various ecological niches and its relevance in the study of microbial survival strategies.