Draft Genome Sequence of the Mucin Degrader Clostridium tertium WC0709

The draft genome sequence of Clostridium tertium WC0709, a gut bacterium able to use mucin in pure culture as the sole carbon and nitrogen source, is presented here. The genome sequence of C. tertium will provide valuable references for comparative genome analysis and for studying the relationship with the host.

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The draft genome sequence of Clostridium tertium WC0709, a gut bacterium capable of utilizing mucin as the sole carbon and nitrogen source, has been presented. This genome sequence will serve as a valuable reference for comparative genome analysis and for investigating the relationship with the host.