Alcaligenes faecalis

Alcaligenes faecalis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped aerobethat is commonly found in the environment. It was originally named for its first discovery in fecaldroppings, but was later found to be much more common in other places as well. Optimum growth occurs at about 25 degrees Celsiuswith no pigmentation. While opportunistic infectionsdo occur, the bacteriumis generally considered non-pathogenic.

A. faecalis has been used for the production of non-standard amino acids. A.faecalis is normally found in soil, water, and environments in association with humans.

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