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    Source-identified Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus; Source-identified documentary image; see the original file for method and context.

    Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus

    Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus

    Source-identified Loxodonta africana; Documentary organism photograph; source identification retained.

    African Savanna Elephant

    Loxodonta africana

    LGG tipo-salvaje.PNG · Resized and converted to WebP for display. Source-identified documentary image; see the original file for method and context. Claes IJJ, Schoofs G, Regulski K, Courtin P, Chapot-Chartier M-P, Rolain T, et al. · CC BY 4.0

    African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), Masai Mara.jpg · Resized and converted to WebP for display. Documentary organism photograph; source identification retained. Hobbyfotowiki · CC0

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    TraitLacticaseibacillus rhamnosusAfrican Savanna Elephant
    Physical traitsCells are rod-shaped. Microscopic appearance alone cannot distinguish this species securely from related lactic acid bacteria.Broad ears, a long trunk and column-like legs give the animal its familiar outline. The trunk tip has two finger-like projections. Both sexes can develop tusks.
    Habitat and rangeThe species has been studied in fermented foods and host-associated settings. Survival and growth differ among strains and substrates.Savannas and open woodland provide a shifting mixture of browse, grass, shade and drinking water. Seasonal water availability influences the places that herds use.
    Diet and nutritionCarbohydrate metabolism produces lactic acid. A strain's ability to use particular sugars requires its own evidence.Grasses, leaves, bark and other plant material make up its diet. The trunk gathers food and moves it to the mouth.
    Behavior and activityGrowth and stress responses change with the chemical environment. Studies of GG in yogurt concern that strain and tested conditions.Female relatives and their young form long-lasting social groups. Older females hold knowledge of familiar routes and resources; adult males have a different pattern of association.
    Reproduction and life cycleCells reproduce through division. The name GG denotes an inherited strain identity, not a reproductive stage.Calves are born alive and depend on milk and extended social care. Learning from other elephants is an important part of growing up.
    Geographic distributionFood and research cultures are distributed widely. The origin and identity of an isolate should accompany an occurrence record.Native to sub-Saharan Africa. This account follows the savanna-elephant species concept rather than treating all African elephants as one species.
    Ecological roleFermentation and host-associated microbial communities provide contrasting settings for interactions with other organisms.Feeding and movement alter vegetation, and dung transfers seeds and nutrients. Habitat fragmentation and killing for ivory threaten populations.
    Distinctive adaptationsDifferences in adhesion, metabolism and stress tolerance can distinguish strains within the same species.Data unavailable

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    1. LifeLife
    domainBacteriakingdomBacillatiphylumBacillotaclassBacilliorderLactobacillalesfamilyLactobacillaceaegenusLacticaseibacillusspeciesLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
    domainEukaryotakingdomAnimaliaphylumChordataclassMammaliaorderProboscideafamilyElephantidaegenusLoxodontaspeciesLoxodonta africana
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