Enterococcus faecalis 06-MB-DW-09

Enterococcus faecalis strain 06-MB-DW-09 is a Gram-positive coccus that functions as a chemoorganotroph and is capable of thriving in various habitats. Optimal growth conditions for this strain occur at an incubation temperature of 37.0°C, which aligns with the physiological temperature of warm-blooded hosts. As a facultative anaerobe, E. faecalis 06-MB-DW-09 can utilize oxygen when available but is also capable of anaerobic respiration, allowing it to adapt to diverse environments where oxygen levels may fluctuate. The ability to thrive in multiple habitats indicates a versatile ecological niche, which could encompass both natural environments, such as soil and water, as well as human-associated settings, including the gastrointestinal tract. The strain's capacity for chemoorganotrophy suggests that it can metabolize organic compounds to derive energy, potentially playing a role in the carbon cycling within its environments. Overall, the traits of E. faecalis 06-MB-DW-09 suggest that it may contribute to ecological processes through organic matter decomposition, while its adaptability to both aerobic and anaerobic conditions underscores its ecological resilience and potential interactions within microbial communities.