Mammaliicoccus sciuri strain SNUC 174

Mammaliicoccus sciuri strain SNUC 174 is a Gram-positive bacterium characterized by its cocci shape and cluster cell arrangement. It is a facultative anaerobe, capable of utilizing a chemoheterotrophic energy source, and has an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range. This strain does not exhibit mobility, as it lacks flagella. M. sciuri strain SNUC 174 has been identified in the host epidermis of various organisms, including Homo sapiens (humans), Metazoa, and Sus scrofa (domestic pigs). It is known to cause exudative epidermitis, a condition that can have significant health implications, particularly in pig populations. The strain has a single replicon, and its genomic information can be accessed via accession QXVD00000000.1. Notably, its nonsporulating nature indicates that it does not form spores, which could influence its survival and persistence in the host environment. The presence of M. sciuri in the epidermis and its association with exudative epidermitis highlight its potential role in skin health and disease within its host species. The interactions between this bacterium and its hosts could provide insights into the balance of microbial communities on the skin and the factors that may lead to disease states. Understanding the ecological niche of M. sciuri may further elucidate its contributions to both health and pathology in mammalian skin.