Taxonomic, genomic, and ecological insights into a novel Flavobacteriaceae strain from coastal tidal flats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tidal flats are vital coastal ecosystems that play a significant role in organic carbon accumulation and biogeochemical cycles. Members of the family Flavobacteriaceae is known for its ability to degrade complex organic matter, including polysaccharides. However, the ecological roles and metabolic capabilities of Flavobacteriaceae in tidal flat environments remain underexplored.

Results

In this study, we isolated and characterized a novel bacterium, strain NBU2967^T, from the tidal flats of Meishan Island in the East China Sea. Phylogenetic and genomic analyses identified this strain as a new genus and species within the family Flavobacteriaceae, for which we propose the name Meishania litoralis gen. nov., sp. nov. Comprehensive polyphasic characterizati

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12124053 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature