Microbe Identification
Microbe nameStreptococcus mutans ATCC 25175
NCBI Taxonomy ID1257041
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumFirmicutes
ClassBacilli
OrderLactobacillales
FamilyStreptococcaceae
GenusStreptococcus
Species mutans
Strain
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceNo
Number of membranes1
Oxygen preferenceFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatHostAssociated
Biotic relationshipFree living
Cell arrangementChains - Pairs
SporulationChains - Pairs
MetabolismSaccharolytic, respiratory or fermentative
Energy sourceNot Available
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenDetailsData SourceReference
HumanGutFecesUnknownVMH30371894