Tranquillimonas alkanivorans strain DSM 19547

Tranquillimonas alkanivorans strain DSM 19547 is a Gram-negative, non-motile, rod-shaped bacterium that requires oxygen for its metabolic processes, classifying it as aerobic. This strain is thermophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 45°C, indicating its adaptation to high-temperature environments. Notably, Tranquillimonas alkanivorans has a single replicon and does not form spores, which is characteristic of certain bacterial groups that thrive in stable, nutrient-rich conditions. The strain is cataloged under the accession number FOXA00000000.1, which provides a reference for its genomic information. The ecological role of Tranquillimonas alkanivorans may be significant, particularly in thermophilic environments where hydrocarbon degradation is essential. Given its capabilities, this bacterium could play a role in bioremediation processes, particularly in the degradation of alkanes in high-temperature ecosystems. Understanding its metabolic pathways could lead to insights into microbial interactions and community dynamics in thermophilic habitats, highlighting the importance of thermophilic bacteria in ecological and biotechnological applications.