Colwellia psychrerythraea strain GAB14E

Colwellia psychrerythraea strain GAB14E is a psychrophilic, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that thrives in specialized habitats. This organism is characterized by a rod shape and exhibits a Gram-negative cell wall structure. It is motile, possessing flagella that enable movement, which is essential for navigating its cold environments. The optimal growth temperature for strain GAB14E is 8°C, fitting its classification as psychrophilic, which indicates its adaptation to cold conditions. Colwellia psychrerythraea strain GAB14E has a single replicon and features a double-membrane system, which is typical for Gram-negative bacteria. In terms of its ecological role, strain GAB14E exists as a free-living organism, suggesting it plays a role in the microbial communities of its specialized habitats. The ability to survive and grow at low temperatures may contribute to nutrient cycling and organic matter degradation in cold environments, such as deep-sea ecosystems or polar regions. Understanding the characteristics of Colwellia psychrerythraea strain GAB14E can provide insights into microbial adaptations to extreme conditions and their ecological functions in cold habitats.