Jeotgalicoccus pinnipedialis facts for kids

Jeotgalicoccus pinnipedialis is a very tiny living thing, a type of bacterium. It's so small you can only see it with a powerful microscope! These bacteria are special because they are gram-positive. This means they have a thick outer layer that stains purple in a special lab test.

What is Jeotgalicoccus pinnipedialis?

These bacteria are shaped like tiny balls, which scientists call coccoid. Imagine a bunch of tiny spheres!

Its Unique Lifestyle

Jeotgalicoccus pinnipedialis is known as a facultative anaerobic bacterium. This is a fancy way of saying it's super flexible!

• It can grow and live when there is oxygen around, just like us. This is called aerobic conditions.
• But it can also survive and grow even when there is no oxygen. This is called anaerobic conditions.

This ability to live with or without oxygen makes it very adaptable.

Where Was It Found?

This interesting bacterium was first discovered in 2004. Scientists found it in a sample taken from the mouth of a Southern elephant seal. These seals are huge marine mammals that live in the Southern Hemisphere. Finding this bacterium in such a unique animal tells us a lot about where different types of bacteria can live.

How is it Classified?

Every living thing belongs to a group, and Jeotgalicoccus pinnipedialis is no different. It belongs to a family of bacteria called Staphylococcaceae. This family includes many other bacteria, some of which you might have heard of, like Staphylococcus.