Lacimicrobium alkaliphilum str. KCTC 32984

Lacimicrobium alkaliphilum str. KCTC 32984 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its curved or spiral shape. This organism exhibits motility, allowing it to navigate its environment. It is classified as a facultative aerobe/anaerobe, indicating its capability to grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen, which provides it with metabolic versatility. Optimal growth conditions for Lacimicrobium alkaliphilum occur at a temperature of 29°C, placing it within the mesophilic range. This temperature preference suggests that it thrives in moderate environments, which may be typical of natural habitats where it is found. The strain has a single replicon, which is indicative of its genomic organization. The genomic sequence is accessible under the accession NZ_CP013650.1, providing a resource for further genetic and biochemical studies. The ecological implications of Lacimicrobium alkaliphilum str. KCTC 32984 may be significant, particularly in alkaline environments where its metabolic capabilities could influence nutrient cycling and microbial community dynamics. Its ability to thrive under varying oxygen conditions could enable it to occupy ecological niches that are less hospitable to strictly aerobic or anaerobic organisms, potentially contributing to the stability and resilience of these ecosystems.