Microbe Identification
Microbe nameLeptothrix cholodnii SP-6
NCBI Taxonomy ID395495
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumProteobacteria
ClassBetaproteobacteria
OrderBurkholderiales
FamilyNot Available
GenusLeptothrix
Species cholodnii
Strain
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeFilamentous
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranes2
Oxygen preferenceAerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatAquatic
Biotic relationshipFree living
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
MetabolismIron oxidizer
Energy sourceHeterotroph
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenDetailsData SourceReference
HumanGutFecesExpected but not quantified