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Vibrio
parahaemolyticus
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
VpaK11BI |
| Gram
Stain: |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is Gram stain negative |
| Respiration: |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a facultative anaerobe |
| Motility: |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus
has dual flagellar systems. A single, sheathed polar flagellum
propels in liquid environments and numerous unsheathed
lateral flagella move over surfaces. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Vibrionales;
Vibrionaceae; Vibrio |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus colonizes filter feeding
animals such as oysters, crabs, mussles and fish. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is phylogenetically close
to Vibrio cholerae, the etiological agent of cholera. |
| Human health and disease: |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus has been associated with
shirasu food poisoning. |
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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