Microbe Identification
Microbe nameDesulfotomaculum reducens MI-1
NCBI Taxonomy ID349161
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumFirmicutes
ClassClostridia
OrderClostridiales
FamilyPeptococcaceae
GenusDesulfotomaculum
Species reducens
Strain
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