| Description | Syntrophothermus lipocalidus is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped microbe that thrives in thermophilic temperatures, categorized as a chemoheterotroph, which generates energy by breaking down organic compounds, and can be found in various body sites of species, including the guts of insects and mammals, and is an obligate anaerobe, requiring a strict absence of oxygen to survive. As a chemoheterotroph, Syntrophothermus lipocalidus relies on the consumption of organic matter to produce energy, which is essential for its growth and maintenance. The thermophilic nature of this microbe allows it to flourish in environments with high temperatures, typically above 50°C. Its rod-shaped morphology is characteristic of many bacteria, providing a large surface area for nutrient uptake and interaction with the environment. The absence of oxygen is crucial for the survival of Syntrophothermus lipocalidus, as it is an obligate anaerobe, and its metabolism is adapted to function optimally in the absence of oxygen. This microbe can be found in diverse body sites, including the digestive tracts of various species, where it plays a role in the breakdown of complex organic matter. Syntrophothermus lipocalidus has been found to have a unique ability to degrade fatty acids and other organic compounds in cooperative relationships with other microbes, known as syntrophic associations, which are essential for the efficient degradation of complex organic matter in anoxic environments. |
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