Microbe Identification
Microbe nameDesulfotomaculum reducens MI-1
NCBI Taxonomy ID349161
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumFirmicutes
ClassClostridia
OrderClostridiales
FamilyPeptococcaceae
GenusDesulfotomaculum
Species reducens
StrainMI-1
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeBacilli
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Oxygen preferenceAnaerobe
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatAquatic
Biotic relationshipFree living
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationSporulating
MetabolismChromium reducer - Metal reducer - Sulfate reducer - Uranium reducer
Energy sourceNot Available
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenDetailsData SourceReference
HumanGutFecesExpected but not quantified