| Description | Clostridium hylemonae is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped microbe that thrives in mesophilic temperatures, categorized as a chemoheterotroph, obtaining energy through the breakdown of organic compounds, and can be found in various body sites, including the gastrointestinal tract, of numerous species, including humans, and is an obligate anaerobe, requiring the absence of oxygen to survive.
As a Gram-positive microbe, C. hylemonae has a thick peptidoglycan layer in its cell wall, providing it with a sturdy structure and contributing to its ability to resist environmental stresses. Its rod-shaped morphology allows it to maintain a large surface area, facilitating the uptake of nutrients and interaction with its surroundings.
The mesophilic temperature preference of C. hylemonae enables it to thrive in a wide range of environments, from the human gut to various soil and water ecosystems. As a chemoheterotroph, it relies on the degradation of organic matter to produce energy, utilizing enzymes to break down complex molecules into simpler compounds.
The ability of C. hylemonae to inhabit various body sites in different species highlights its adaptability and versatility, allowing it to colonize and interact with diverse hosts. Its obligate anaerobic nature necessitates the absence of oxygen, which can be toxic to this microbe, and it has evolved mechanisms to survive and thrive in low-oxygen environments.
C. hylemonae has been found to play a role in the production of short-chain fatty acids, which can contribute to the health and balance of the gut microbiome, and research has shown that this microbe can be used as a biocatalyst for the production of valuable compounds, such as butyric acid. |
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