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Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
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Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | The accompanying electron-tomography slice shows a microscopic bacterial cell. This is a scientific imaging view, not its appearance to the unaided eye. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Documented isolates include freshwater fish-pond water and activated sludge. Different isolates need not have identical growth preferences. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Susceptible Gram-negative bacteria provide resources for growth. Experimental prey panels demonstrate that susceptibility varies among bacterial species. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Predation can occur against free-living cells and cells in biofilms. A mixed-species community does not necessarily protect susceptible prey. | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. |
| Reproduction and life cycle | Growth is linked to access to suitable prey. An increase in predator abundance therefore depends on both prey identity and availability. | Data unavailable |
| Geographic distribution | Data unavailable | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. |
| Ecological role | Its activity can influence the structure and function of natural and engineered microbial communities. | Data unavailable |
| Distinctive adaptations | Predatory specialization has encouraged aquaculture and wastewater research, but experimental promise is not evidence that every application is established or safe in every setting. | Data unavailable |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: cellular organisms.