Vibrio alginolyticus NBRC 15630 = ATCC 17749

Vibrio alginolyticus NBRC 15630, also known as ATCC 17749, is a Gram-negative bacterium that inhabits marine environments. This organism is characterized by its mobility, facilitated by the presence of flagella, which allows it to navigate through its aquatic habitat. As a facultative anaerobe, V. alginolyticus can thrive in both oxygen-rich and low-oxygen conditions, providing it with a versatile metabolic capability that is advantageous in varying marine environments. The optimal growth temperature for V. alginolyticus is approximately 30°C, indicating a preference for warmer waters commonly found in coastal regions. This bacterium possesses a single replicon, which is typical for many prokaryotic organisms and suggests a streamlined genetic framework for replication and maintenance. Importantly, V. alginolyticus is known to exhibit pathogenicity in animals, highlighting its potential impact on marine life and possibly on human health through seafood consumption or environmental exposure. The presence of pathogenic strains in marine ecosystems underscores the ecological dynamics that can influence both health and disease in marine organisms. Overall, the traits of Vibrio alginolyticus NBRC 15630 illustrate its adaptation to marine environments and its role not only as a component of the marine microbiome but also as an organism with potential health implications in animal populations. Its adaptability and pathogenic potential underscore the need for monitoring in marine environments, particularly in relation to seafood safety and marine biodiversity.