| Description | Mitsuokella jalaludinii is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped microbe that thrives in mesophilic temperatures, categorizing it as a Chemoheterotroph, and can be found in various body sites of animals, including the gastrointestinal tracts of humans, animals, and insects, as an Obligate Anaerobe. The Gram-negative characteristic indicates that the microbe's cell wall contains a thinner peptidoglycan layer and an outer lipid bilayer, which provides it with unique properties and resistance to certain environmental stresses. Its rod shape allows it to maintain a large surface area, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and waste products. As a mesophilic microbe, Mitsuokella jalaludinii grows best in moderate temperatures, typically between 20-40°C, making it well-suited to the conditions found in many animal hosts. As a Chemoheterotroph, Mitsuokella jalaludinii relies on organic compounds for energy and carbon, which it obtains by breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones. This metabolic strategy allows the microbe to thrive in environments where light is scarce, such as the gastrointestinal tract. The microbe's presence in various body sites of different species highlights its ability to adapt to diverse environments and hosts. As an Obligate Anaerobe, Mitsuokella jalaludinii requires the absence of oxygen to grow and survive, which is consistent with its habitat in the oxygen-poor environments of the gastrointestinal tract. Mitsuokella jalaludinii has been implicated in the degradation of complex polysaccharides, such as cellulose and xylan, which are abundant in plant cell walls, and its ability to produce volatile fatty acids as byproducts of fermentation has significant implications for the nutrition and health of its hosts. |
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