Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Agona strain SL_3_07

Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Agona strain SL_3_07 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its microaerophilic oxygen requirement and chemoorganotrophic energy source. This strain is notable for its spirilla shape and typically arranges itself in chains or as single cells. It possesses flagella, which may contribute to its motility, although the strain is described as non-motile. The optimal growth temperature for this strain is 37°C, situating it within the mesophilic temperature range. It contains a single replicon and is surrounded by a double membrane, a characteristic typical of Gram-negative bacteria. In terms of its habitat, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Agona strain SL_3_07 is host-associated but also exhibits a free-living biotic relationship. This dual capability allows it to adapt to various environments, potentially facilitating its survival and transmission within host organisms as well as in the surrounding ecosystem. Understanding the traits of this strain, particularly its microaerophilic nature and ability to thrive at body temperature, underscores the importance of environmental conditions in its lifecycle. The strain's adaptability suggests it may play a role in both pathogenic processes and in the microbiota of its host, highlighting its ecological relevance in both health and disease contexts.