Lactobacillus acidophilus

cellular organisms|Bacteria|Bacillati|Bacillota|Bacilli|Lactobacillales|Lactobacillaceae|Lactobacillus
MCA-BAC-000031
TaxID: 1579 | BacDive: 6403 | Rank: species
Biology & Ecology
Biology
Gram Statusgram-positive
Oxygen Tolerancefacultative anaerobe
Morphologybacillus (rod)
Ecology
Primary Nichesgut, small intestine
Reservoirfood, human
Metabolites

No metabolite relationships documented for this taxon.

Clinical Profile
Pathobiont
yes no context dependent unknown
Clinical Rolesprobiotic candidate
Typical Specimenstool
Clinical Associations:

No specific clinical associations documented.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-01
Evidence Timeline
Related Taxa Shared Niche = same body site   Shared Risk = same vulnerable population