Table 1 Phenotypic characteristics of Shewanella spp. strain isolated compared to the reference strain ATCC 8071
| Biochemical tests | S. putrefaciens ATCC 8071 | Shewanella spp. |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility | + | + |
| Oxidase | + | + |
| Catalase | + | + |
| Indole production | – | – |
| H2S production | + | + |
| Urea hydrolysis | – | – |
| Gelatin hydrolysis test | + | + |
| Nitrate test | + | + |
| Nitrite test | + | + |
| Hemolysis | – | – |
| Gram staining | – | – |