Fusobacterium necrophorum subsp. funduliforme strain LS_1264

Fusobacterium necrophorum subsp. funduliforme strain LS_1264 is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium belonging to the genus Fusobacterium. As a member of the F. necrophorum complex, this strain exhibits the characteristic properties associated with anaerobes, thriving in environments devoid of oxygen. This trait suggests that strain LS_1264 may be adapted to inhabit anaerobic niches within various biological substrates. The Gram-negative status of Fusobacterium necrophorum subsp. funduliforme strain LS_1264 indicates a unique cell wall structure, characterized by a thin peptidoglycan layer surrounded by an outer membrane, which plays a critical role in its resistance to certain environmental stresses and may influence its interactions with host organisms or other microbial species. The anaerobic growth requirement of this strain highlights its potential ecological roles in decomposing organic matter and participating in nutrient cycling within anoxic environments. Such habitats could include the gastrointestinal tracts of animals or the sediments of aquatic systems, where the absence of oxygen facilitates the growth of anaerobic microorganisms. Overall, the characteristics of strain LS_1264 underscore its potential significance in anaerobic microbial communities, as well as its contributions to the biogeochemical processes occurring within these ecosystems.