Holdemanella porci is a species of Gram-positive, strictly anaerobic bacteria in the family Erysipelotrichaceae. It was first isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of pigs and described in 2020 as part of a large-scale effort to culture and characterize pig gut microbiota.
Morphology and physiology
Holdemanella porci is characterized by:
- Cell morphology: Gram-positive rods, non-spore-forming
- Oxygen requirement: Strictly anaerobic
- Metabolism: Fermentative, with the production of short-chain fatty acids
Isolation and habitat
Holdemanella porci was isolated from the feces of a healthy 37-week-old pig in Kranzberg, Bavaria, Germany.
The species is a member of the normal gut microbiota in pigs and is believed to play a role in carbohydrate fermentation and fiber degradation.
See also
- Gut microbiota
- Short-chain fatty acid
- Erysipelotrichaceae