Table 1.
Differential characteristics of Marseille-P4308T, Peptostreptococcus stomatis W2278T [5], Peptostreptococcus canis CCUG 57081T [27], and Peptostreptococcus anaerobius ATCC 27337T [28].
| Characteristics | Marseille-P4308T | W2278T | CCUG 57081T | ATCC 27337T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen requirement | Strictly anaerobic | Strictly anaerobic | Facultative anaerobic | Strictly anaerobic |
| Acid production from: | ||||
| D-Cellobiose | + | − | − | + |
| α-Galactosidase | + | + | − | + |
| D-Glucose | − | + | − | + |
| α-Glucosidase | + | + | NP | + |
| D-Lactose | − | − | − | + |
| D-Mannose | + | − | + | NP |
| D-Raffinose | + | − | − | NP |
| Sucrose | − | − | − | + |
| G + C content (mol%) | 30.4 | 36 | 30.8 | 34–36 |
| Habitat | Human | Human | Dog | Cat |
NP, not performed.