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 | Appropriate 
 growth media: | 
  
  
 | DSMZ medium 515 | 
  
  
  
 
  
 | Respiration: | 
  
  
 | Acetonema longum is anaerobic | 
  
  
  
 
 
 | Gram 
 Stain: | 
  
 
 | Acetonema longum is Gram stain negative | 
  
  
  
 
 
 | Motility: | 
  
 
 | Acetonema longum is motile | 
  
  
  
 
  
 | Taxonomic lineage: | 
  
  
 | Bacteria; Firmicutes; Clostridia; Clostridiales; Veillonellaceae; Acetonema | 
  
  
  
 
  
 | Industrial uses or economic implications: | 
  
  
 | None known | 
  
  
  
 
  
 | Miscellaneous: | 
  
  
 | Acetonema longum was isolated from the gut of a termite (Pterotermes occidentis). | 
  
  
  
 
  
 | Human health and disease: | 
  
  
 | None known | 
  
  
 Disclaimer: This information is presented as is.  While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms. 
  
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