Escherichia coli strain FWSEC0614

Escherichia coli strain FWSEC0614 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exists in pairs or as single cells. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 37.0°C, which reflects its adaptation to host-associated environments, likely within warm-blooded organisms. As a facultative anaerobe, FWSEC0614 has the metabolic flexibility to grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen, allowing it to colonize various niches within a host organism where oxygen levels may fluctuate. The ability to thrive in host-associated habitats suggests that E. coli strain FWSEC0614 may play a role in the complex microbial communities found in the gastrointestinal tract of its host, potentially contributing to nutrient metabolism or influencing host immune responses. The specific ecological interactions and functional roles of this strain within its host environment remain to be fully elucidated, but its physiological traits indicate a capacity for survival and adaptation to diverse conditions encountered in host-associated ecosystems.