Fusobacterium polymorphum strain KCOM 1274 (=ChDC F309) F309_53

Fusobacterium polymorphum strain KCOM 1274, also known as ChDC F309 or F309_53, is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium that inhabits the gut of hosts. This organism exhibits a rod shape and typically arranges itself in pairs. As a chemoheterotroph, it derives its energy from organic compounds, thriving in the mesophilic temperature range with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C. F. polymorphum strain KCOM 1274 is non-motile despite the presence of flagella, suggesting that it relies on other means for positioning within the gut environment. The strain possesses a single replicon and does not form spores, indicating a continuous mode of reproduction under favorable conditions. The ecological role of F. polymorphum in the gut may involve contributing to the complex microbial community that supports host digestion and metabolism. As a nonsporulating, anaerobic organism, it likely plays a part in the breakdown of nutrients and the maintenance of gut homeostasis. Understanding the traits of this strain can provide insights into the diverse interactions within the gut microbiome and its impact on the host's health and disease states. Accession number NIRO00000000.1 allows for further exploration of its genomic features and related studies.