AnAge entry for Escherichia coli

Classification (HAGRID: 00002)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Monera
    Phylum: Proteobacteria
        Class: Gammaproteobacteria
            Order: Enterobacterales
                Family: Enterobacteriaceae
                    Genus: Escherichia
Species
Escherichia coli
Common name
Escherichia coli

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
0.01 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1431
Sample size
Large
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

These bacteria undergo senescence and an exponential increase in cell death for about 13 to 93 hours. Some cells can survive longer than 100 hours. Increased function of the general stress response pathway leads to a promotion of longevity and a reduced rate of ageing [1431].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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