| Description | Syntrophobacter fumaroxidans is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped microbe that thrives in mesophilic temperatures, classified as a chemoheterotroph, and can be found in various body sites, including the gastrointestinal tracts of animals and humans, as well as in environmental niches such as soil, sediment, and wastewater, across all possible species, and is an obligate anaerobe. The Gram-negative characteristic indicates that the microbe's cell wall is composed of a thin peptidoglycan layer, making it more resistant to certain antibiotics. Its rod-shaped morphology allows for efficient movement and colonization in its environment. As a mesophilic microbe, Syntrophobacter fumaroxidans grows best in moderate temperatures, typically between 20-45°C, which is reflective of its natural habitats.As a chemoheterotroph, Syntrophobacter fumaroxidans relies on external sources of energy and organic compounds for growth, breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones. This metabolic process is crucial for its survival and allows it to coexist with other microbes in its ecosystem. The microbe's presence in various body sites and environmental niches highlights its adaptability and ability to thrive in diverse conditions. Being an obligate anaerobe, Syntrophobacter fumaroxidans requires the absence of oxygen to grow, which is a key factor in its distribution and colonization of low-oxygen environments.
Syntrophobacter fumaroxidans plays a significant role in the degradation of organic matter, particularly in the breakdown of fatty acids and other complex molecules, and has been found to form symbiotic relationships with other microbes, such as methanogens, to enhance its metabolic capabilities. |
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