Desulfotomaculum aeronauticum DSM 10349

Desulfotomaculum aeronauticum DSM 10349 is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium characterized by its rod-shaped morphology. This organism has been cataloged with a single replicon, which indicates a streamlined genetic structure typical of many bacteria. The strain is registered under the accession number FRAR00000000.1. As an anaerobic bacterium, D. aeronauticum thrives in environments devoid of oxygen, which is a crucial factor for its metabolic processes. Such conditions are often found in sedimentary environments where organic matter is abundant, as well as in various anaerobic biogeochemical cycles. The ability of D. aeronauticum to survive and proliferate in these environments highlights its potential role in biogeochemical processes, particularly in sulfate reduction, which is significant for nutrient cycling in anaerobic ecosystems. The ecological insight provided by studying D. aeronauticum lies in its contribution to the sulfur cycle. By reducing sulfate to sulfide, this bacterium plays a critical role in the transformation of sulfur compounds in sediments and other anaerobic habitats. Understanding the functions of D. aeronauticum can provide valuable information about nutrient cycling dynamics and the ecological interactions within anaerobic environments.