Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans RhAA1

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans RhAA1 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized as a chemoheterotroph, utilizing organic compounds for energy. This organism is classified as a facultative anaerobe, indicating its capacity to survive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. The bacterium exhibits a rod shape and lacks mobility, despite the presence of flagella. A. actinomycetemcomitans RhAA1 thrives optimally at a temperature of 37°C and is categorized as mesophilic, indicating its preference for moderate temperature ranges. The strain possesses a single replicon, which is typical for many bacteria, and is nonsporulating, suggesting that it does not form spores under environmental stress. The habitat of A. actinomycetemcomitans RhAA1 is the host gut, highlighting its role in the gastrointestinal ecosystem. The presence of such bacteria in the gut microbiome can have significant implications for host health, including potential interactions with the immune system and contributions to metabolic processes. Understanding the ecological role of A. actinomycetemcomitans RhAA1 can provide insights into the complex dynamics of gut microbiota and its influence on overall health and disease states. Accessions for this strain can be found under AHGR00000000.1, which may facilitate further research and exploration of its biological characteristics and implications in microbiology.