Citrobacter
freundii
Gram
Stain: |
Citrobacter freundii is Gram stain negative |
Respiration: |
Citrobacter freundii is aerobic |
Motility: |
Citrobacter freundii is motile (most) |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Enterobacteriales;
Enterobacteriaceae; Citrobacter |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Citrobacter freundii has been investigated for
biodegradation of tannic acid (used in tannerys). |
Miscellaneous: |
Citrobacter freundii can be isolated from soil,
water, sewage, and food. |
Human health and disease: |
Citrobacter freundii is often found in clinical
specimens as an opportunistic or secondary pathogen. |
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