Genome sequencing of Filimonas lacunae. Filimonas lacunae strain:YT21

This is a whole genome sequencing study of Filimonas lacunae, a bacterium isolated from fresh water. This bacterium belongs to a unique taxonomic group within the phylum Bacteroides. Cells are Gram-negative, strictly aerobic, non-spore-forming, non-flagellated, and gliding. The organism is characterized by filamentous cell whose mortility is stimulated by high CO2 and humidity, and viscous exopolymer production. Growth temperature range is 10 - 35 C; optimum growth at 28 - 30 C. The pH range for growth is pH 5.0 - 9.0; optimum growth at pH 6.0. Positive for hydrolysis of aesculin, gelatin, DNA and tyrosine, but not for hydrolysis of starch, casein or agar. The genomic G+C content is estimated to be 45.2 mol%.