Microbe Identification
Microbe nameParaprevotella clara
NCBI Taxonomy ID454154
DescriptionParaprevotella clara 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 gut, mouth, and skin, across different species. As an Obligate Anaerobe, it requires the absence of oxygen to survive and multiply. The Gram-negative characteristic is due to the composition of its cell wall, which consists of a thin peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharides. Its rod-shaped morphology allows it to thrive in environments with limited space, such as the intestinal tract. As a mesophilic microbe, Paraprevotella clara grows best in temperatures between 20-40°C, making it well-suited to the human body's temperature range. Its chemoheterotrophic nature means it relies on organic compounds for energy and carbon, breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones. The ability to inhabit various body sites across different species highlights its adaptability and versatility. In its natural habitat, Paraprevotella clara plays a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter and the recycling of nutrients. Notably, Paraprevotella clara has been implicated in the degradation of complex polysaccharides, such as xylan and cellulose, and its enzymes have potential applications in the production of biofuels and other industrial processes.
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumBacteroidetes
ClassBacteroidia
OrderBacteroidales
FamilyPrevotellaceae
GenusParaprevotella
Species clara
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesNot Available
ShapeNot Available
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranesNot Available
Oxygen preferenceAnaerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenDetailsData SourceReference
HumanLarge intestineFecesNot AvailableBacDivePMID: 34718743
HumanStoolNot AvailableHuman Microbiome Project28953883
HumanLarge intestineFecesNot AvailableDisbiome29507058