Aeromonas hydrophila subsp. hydrophila strain WCHAH045096

Aeromonas hydrophila subsp. hydrophila strain WCHAH045096 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a variety of cell arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles. This strain thrives optimally at 22.0°C and is classified as a heterotroph, utilizing organic compounds as its energy source. As a facultative aerobe, it is capable of surviving in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, allowing it to occupy diverse habitats. The ability of strain WCHAH045096 to grow under varying oxygen conditions suggests a versatile metabolic capacity, which may enable it to exploit a wide range of ecological niches. Its adaptation to multiple habitats, combined with its heterotrophic lifestyle, indicates a potential role in nutrient cycling within its environment. Overall, the traits of this strain highlight its ecological flexibility and suggest that it may contribute to the microbiome dynamics in freshwater and other environments where it is found.