Phocaeicola dorei strain OF04-10BH

Phocaeicola dorei strain OF04-10BH is a Gram-negative, non-sporulating rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits chemoheterotrophic metabolism and requires anaerobic conditions for growth. This strain thrives optimally at 37.0°C, indicating a preference for temperatures that are consistent with mammalian body temperatures, which may suggest a potential association with warm-blooded hosts or environments influenced by such organisms. The habitat of Phocaeicola dorei strain OF04-10BH is described as multiple, indicating a versatile ecological niche, although specific environments are not detailed. Its anaerobic requirement suggests that this microbe may be involved in anaerobic fermentation processes, contributing to nutrient cycling in environments such as the gastrointestinal tract of animals or other anoxic habitats. Given its metabolic capabilities and growth conditions, Phocaeicola dorei strain OF04-10BH may play a role in the breakdown of complex organic materials under anaerobic conditions, which is crucial for maintaining the balance of microbial communities in its habitat. Understanding the ecological roles of such bacteria can provide insights into the functioning of anaerobic ecosystems and their contributions to overall microbial diversity and activity.