Paenochrobactrum

Paenochrobactrum is a genus of bacteria in the family Oxalobacteraceae. The genus was first described in 2006, and currently includes two species: Paenochrobactrum gallinarii and Paenochrobactrum glaciei.

Taxonomy

The genus Paenochrobactrum belongs to the family Oxalobacteraceae, in the order Burkholderiales, of the class Betaproteobacteria. The genus was first described in 2006 by Kim et al., who isolated the first species, Paenochrobactrum gallinarii, from the feces of a Korean chicken. The second species, Paenochrobactrum glaciei, was described in 2013 by Zhang et al., who isolated it from a glacier in China.

Characteristics

Paenochrobactrum species are Gram-negative, rod-shaped, and non-spore-forming. They are aerobic, and capable of chemoheterotrophic growth. The bacteria are also oxidase positive and catalase positive.

Habitat and Ecology

Paenochrobactrum species have been isolated from a variety of environments, including animal feces and glaciers. This suggests that they are capable of surviving in a wide range of conditions, from the warm and nutrient-rich environment of the animal gut to the cold and nutrient-poor environment of a glacier.

Clinical Significance

The clinical significance of Paenochrobactrum is currently unknown. However, as members of the microbiota, they may play a role in health and disease. Further research is needed to elucidate their potential roles in human health.

See Also

• List of bacterial genera
• Oxalobacteraceae
• Betaproteobacteria