Limosilactobacillus reuteri strain NM12_1-47

Limosilactobacillus reuteri strain NM12_1-47 is a mesophilic, gram-positive bacterium characterized by its rod shape and arrangement in chains. This strain is a facultative anaerobe and relies on a heterotrophic energy source. Notably, it possesses a single membrane and one replicon, indicating a relatively simple genomic structure. The strain is non-motile, lacking flagella, which suggests it does not actively move toward or away from environments. Limosilactobacillus reuteri strain NM12_1-47 is free-living, indicating it does not require a host for survival, although it is associated with a diverse range of hosts including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), and various other metazoans such as rodents and primates. This broad host range underscores its ecological versatility and potential applications in various fields, including human health and animal husbandry. Given its presence in multiple habitats, Limosilactobacillus reuteri strain NM12_1-47 may play a significant role in gut microbiota composition across different species. Its ability to thrive in various environments, along with its associations with a wide array of hosts, suggests it could contribute to the establishment and maintenance of microbial communities, influencing health and disease dynamics in these organisms.