Unveiling hidden diversity within Arcobacter cryaerophilus: a description of Arcobacter crypticus sp. nov., Arcobacter occultus sp. nov. and Arcobacter thermotolerans sp. nov.
The present study aimed to establish a simple, formal classification of A. cryaerophilus-like bacteria that facilitates transparent communication by integrating genome sequence data of taxonomically well-characterized strains with biochemical characteristics. To this end, we propose three novel species: Arcobacter crypticus sp. nov. (with strain LMG 9065T [= CCUG 12019T] as the type strain), Arcobacter occultus sp. nov. (with strain LMG 29976T [= CCUG 17808T] as the type strain), and Arcobacter thermotolerans sp. nov. (with LMG 10829T [= ATCC 49615T] as the type strain). This revised classification provides a robust basis for future investigations into the ecological roles and pathogenic potential of these taxa.
The present study aimed to establish a simple, formal classification of A. cryaerophilus-like bacteria that facilitates transparent communication by integrating genome sequence data of taxonomically well-characterized strains with biochemical characteristics. To this end, we propose three novel species: Arcobacter crypticus sp. nov. (with strain LMG 9065T [= CCUG 12019T] as the type strain), Arcobacter occultus sp. nov. (with strain LMG 29976T [= CCUG 17808T] as the type strain), and Arcobacter thermotolerans sp. nov. (with LMG 10829T [= ATCC 49615T] as the type strain). This revised classification provides a robust basis for future investigations into the ecological roles and pathogenic potential of these taxa.
Ghent University