Flavobacterium fryxellicola strain DSM 16209 FBFR49

Flavobacterium fryxellicola strain DSM 16209 FBFR49 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by its optimal growth temperature of 16.0°C. This strain is part of the diverse genus Flavobacterium, which is known for its role in various ecological niches, particularly in aquatic environments. The Gram-negative nature of F. fryxellicola indicates the presence of a thin peptidoglycan layer surrounded by an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharides, a characteristic that often contributes to the organism's adaptability to different environmental conditions. The rod shape of the bacterium is typical of many members of the Flavobacteriaceae family and may facilitate motility and nutrient uptake in its habitat. At an optimal growth temperature of 16.0°C, F. fryxellicola is likely adapted to cooler environments, suggesting a potential role in biogeochemical processes in cold aquatic systems. This temperature preference also indicates that the strain may be an important player in microbial communities that thrive in temperate or polar regions, where it could contribute to the degradation of organic matter and the cycling of nutrients. Overall, Flavobacterium fryxellicola strain DSM 16209 FBFR49 exemplifies the ecological versatility of Flavobacterium species, potentially influencing aquatic ecosystems by participating in the breakdown of organic compounds at lower temperatures.