Clostridium beijerinckii strain Br21 CBEIBR21_SCAFF28

Clostridium beijerinckii strain Br21, designated as CBEIBR21_SCAFF28, is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives in freshwater and soil habitats. This strain is characterized as a chemoorganotroph, utilizing organic compounds as its energy source. It is an anaerobic organism, meaning it requires an oxygen-free environment for growth. C. beijerinckii strain Br21 exhibits a mesophilic temperature range, which typically supports growth at moderate temperatures. The cells can be found in pairs or singles and possess flagella, indicating motility. This motility may play a significant role in navigating its environment, particularly in soil and freshwater ecosystems. The strain has a single replicon and a single membrane, aligning with typical characteristics of bacteria within its genus. Its free-living biotic relationship suggests that it plays an independent role in its ecological niche, potentially contributing to nutrient cycling in its habitats. The ecological insights provided by this strain highlight its role in anaerobic environments, where it may be involved in processes such as organic matter degradation or the cycling of nutrients in freshwater and soil ecosystems. Understanding the traits of C. beijerinckii strain Br21 may contribute to insights into microbial diversity and function in anaerobic conditions. The accession number for this strain is MWMH00000000.1, which can be referenced for further genomic and taxonomic studies.