Microbe Identification
Microbe nameStreptococcus thermophilus
NCBI Taxonomy ID1308
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumFirmicutes
ClassBacilli
OrderLactobacillales
FamilyStreptococcaceae
GenusStreptococcus
Species thermophilus
StrainNot Available
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceNo
Number of membranes1
Oxygen preferenceAnaerobe
Optimal temperature45
Temperature rangeThermophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Cell arrangementChains - Pairs
SporulationChains - Pairs
MetabolismHomofermentative
Energy sourceNot Available
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenDetailsData SourceReference
HumanGutFecesExpected but not quantified