ArticleArchives of microbiology2025
Comparative genomics reveals genetic diversity and differential metabolic potentials of the species of Arachnia and suggests reclassification of Arachnia propionica E10012 (=NBRC_14587) as novel species.
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Abstract
The genus Arachnia, including Arachnia propionica and Arachnia rubra, are part of the normal oral and respiratory microbiota but can act as opportunistic pathogens in humans. This study investigates the functional, phylogenomic and taxonomic characteristics of 10 completely sequenced Arachnia strains, to elucidate their evolutionary relationships and divergence patterns, focusing on genomic variability and functional diversity. Phylogenetic analyses revealed distinct patterns, with Arachnia propionica strains showing significant divergence compared to the conserved Arachnia rubra strains. Notably, E10012 (=NBRC 14587) emerged as a distinct lineage with unique adaptations, while NCTC11666 exhibited a unique phylogenetic position, suggesting subspecies-level classification. Functional analyses highlighted variability among Arachnia propionica strains, with E10012 (=NBRC 14587) showing genes linked to choline metabolism and metal resistance, and NCTC11666 enriched in carbohydrate-active enzymes like GH179. In contrast, Arachnia rubra demonstrated genomic conservation, indicative of evolutionary specialization. This study reveals that strains E10012 (=NBRC 14587) and NCTC11666 displayed unique genomic features and distinct phylogenetic positioning, suggesting their reclassification as potential novel species and subspecies respectively. This underscores the balance between genomic conservation and diversification in Arachnia, reflecting their ecological adaptability and functional roles in the oral microbiome.
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