Structure of the Lipooligosaccharide from the Deep-Sea Marine Bacterium Idiomarina zobellii KMM 231T, Isolated at a Depth of 4000 Meters.

The structural characterization of lipopolysaccharides has critical implications for some biomedical applications, and marine bacteria are an inimitable source of new glyco-structures potentially usable in medicinal chemistry. On the other hand, lipopolysaccharides of marine Gram-negative bacteria present certain structural features that can help the understanding of the adaptation processes. The deep-sea marine Gram-negative bacterium Idiomarina zobellii KMM 231T, isolated from a seawater sample taken at a depth of 4000 m, represents an engaging microorganism to investigate in terms of its cell wall components. Here, we report the structural study of the R-type lipopolysaccharide isolated from I. zobellii KMM 231T that was achieved through a multidisciplinary approach comprising chemical analyses, NMR spectroscopy, and MALDI mass spectrometry. The lipooligosaccharide turned out to be characterized by a novel and unique pentasaccharide skeleton containing a very short mono-phosphorylated core region and comprising terminal neuraminic acid. The lipid A was revealed to be composed of a classical disaccharide backbone decorated by two phosphate groups and acylated by i13:0(3-OH) in amide linkage, i11:0 (3-OH) as primary ester-linked fatty acids, and i11:0 as a secondary acyl chain.

Harenicola maris gen. nov., sp. nov. isolated from the Sea of Japan shallow sediments.

A Gram-negative, non-motile bacterium КMM 3653T was isolated from a sediment sample from the Sea of Japan seashore, Russia. On the basis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis the strain КMM 3653T was positioned within the family Rhodobacteraceae (class Alphaproteobacteria) forming a distinct lineage with the highest gene sequence similarities to the members of the genera Pacificibacter (95.2-94.7%) and Nioella (95.1-94.5%), respectively. According to the phylogenomic tree based on 400 conserved protein sequences, strain КMM 3653T was placed in the cluster comprising Vannielia litorea, Nioella nitratireducens, Litoreibacter albidus and Pseudoruegeria aquimaris as a separate lineage adjacent to V. litorea KCTC 32083T. The average nucleotide identity values between strain КMM 3653T and V. litorea KCTC 32083T, N. nitratireducens KCTC 32417T, L. albidus KMM 3851T, and P. aquimaris CECT 7680T were 71.1, 70.3, 69.6, and 71.0%, respectively. Strain КMM 3653T contained Q-10 as the predominant ubiquinone and C18:1ω7c as the major fatty acid followed by C16:0. The polar lipids were phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, diphosphatidylglycerol, an unidentified phospholipid, two unidentified aminolipids, and five unidentified lipids. The DNA G+C content of 61.8% was calculated from the genome sequence. Based on the phylogenetic evidence and distinctive phenotypic characteristics, we proposed strain KMM 3653T (= KCTC 82575T) to be classified as a novel genus and species Harenicola maris gen. nov., sp. nov.

Thalassobius aquimarinus sp. nov., isolated from the Sea of Japan seashore.

An aerobic, Gram-negative, non-pigmented non-motile bacterium designed КMM 8518T was isolated from a seawater sampled from the Sea of Japan seashore. Strain КMM 8518T grew at 7-42 °C and in the presence of 1-7% NaCl. The phylogenetic analyses based on 16S rRNA gene and whole-genome sequences placed the novel strain КMM 8518T into the genus Thalassobius as a separate lineage. Strain КMM 8518T shared the highest 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity of 98% to Thalassobius gelatinovorus KCTC 22092T and similarity values of ≤ 97% to other recognized Thalassobius species. The average nucleotide identity and digital DNA-DNA hybridization values between strain КMM 8518T and T. gelatinovorus KCTC 22092T were 79.6% and 23.5%, respectively. The major respiratory quinone was ubiquinone-10. The major fatty acid was C18:1ω7c followed by 11-methyl C18:1ω7c. Polar lipids comprised phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, diphosphatidylglycerol, an unidentified aminolipid, an unidentified phospholipid, and three unidentified lipids. The DNA G+C content of 62.7% was calculated from genome sequence analysis. Based on the phylogenetic analyses and distinctive phenotypic characteristics, the marine bacterium КMM 8518T is concluded to represent a novel species of the genus Thalassobius for which the name Thalassobius aquimarinus sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain of the species is strain KMM 8518T (= KCTC 82576T).

Structure of the Cell-Wall-Associated Polysaccharides from the Deep-Sea Marine Bacterium Devosia submarina KMM 9415T.

Two cell-wall-associated polysaccharides were isolated and purified from the deep-sea marine bacterium Devosia submarina KMM 9415T, purified by ultracentrifugation and enzymatic treatment, separated by chromatographic techniques, and studied by sugar analyses and NMR spectroscopy. The first polysaccharide with a molecular weight of about 20.7 kDa was found to contain d-arabinose, and the following structure of its disaccharide repeating unit was established: →2)-α-d-Araf-(1→5)-α-d-Araf-(1→. The second polysaccharide was shown to consist of d-galactose and a rare component of bacterial glycans-d-xylulose: →3)-α-d-Galp-(1→3)-ß-d-Xluf-(1→.

Structure and in vitro Bioactivity against Cancer Cells of the Capsular Polysaccharide from the Marine Bacterium Psychrobacter marincola.

Psychrobacter marincola KMM 277T is a psychrophilic Gram-negative bacterium that has been isolated from the internal tissues of an ascidian Polysyncraton sp. Here, we report the structure of the capsular polysaccharide from P. marincola KMM 277T and its effect on the viability and colony formation of human acute promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells. The polymer was purified by several separation methods, including ultracentrifugation and chromatographic procedures, and the structure was elucidated by means of chemical analysis, 1-D, and 2-D NMR spectroscopy techniques. It was found that the polysaccharide consists of branched hexasaccharide repeating units containing two 2-N-acetyl-2-deoxy-d-galacturonic acids, and one of each of 2-N-acetyl-2-deoxy-d-glucose, d-glucose, d-ribose, and 7-N-acetylamino-3,5,7,9-tetradeoxy-5-N-[(R)-2-hydroxypropanoylamino]- l-glycero-l-manno-non-2-ulosonic acid. To our knowledge, this is the first finding a pseudaminic acid decorated with lactic acid residue in polysaccharides. The biological analysis showed that the capsular polysaccharide significantly reduced the viability and colony formation of HL-60 cells. Taken together, our data indicate that the capsular polysaccharide from P. marincola KMM 277T is a promising substance for the study of its antitumor properties and the mechanism of action in the future.

Porin from Marine Bacterium Marinomonas primoryensis KMM 3633T: Isolation, Physico-Chemical Properties, and Functional Activity.

Marinomonas primoryensis KMM 3633T, extreme living marine bacterium was isolated from a sample of coastal sea ice in the Amursky Bay near Vladivostok, Russia. The goal of our investigation is to study outer membrane channels determining cell permeability. Porin from M. primoryensis KMM 3633T (MpOmp) has been isolated and characterized. Amino acid analysis and whole genome sequencing were the sources of amino acid data of porin, identified as Porin_4 according to the conservative domain searching. The amino acid composition of MpOmp distinguished by high content of acidic amino acids and low content of sulfur-containing amino acids, but there are no tryptophan residues in its molecule. The native MpOmp existed as a trimer. The reconstitution of MpOmp into black lipid membranes demonstrated its ability to form ion channels whose conductivity depends on the electrolyte concentration. The spatial structure of MpOmp had features typical for the classical gram-negative porins. However, the oligomeric structure of isolated MpOmp was distinguished by very low stability: heat-modified monomer was already observed at 30 °C. The data obtained suggest the stabilizing role of lipids in the natural membrane of marine bacteria in the formation of the oligomeric structure of porin.

Winogradskyella profunda sp. nov. isolated from the Chukchi Sea bottom sediments.

An aerobic, Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented non-motile rod-shaped bacterium, designated Ch38T, was isolated from a sediment sample collected from the Chukchi Sea in the Arctic Ocean. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis positioned strain Ch38T into the genus Winogradskyella as a distinct line adjacent to Winogradskyella multivorans KCTC 23891T, sharing the highest similarities of 97.5%, 97.2%, and 97.1% with Winogradskyella eximia KCTC 12219T, Winogradskyella damuponensis KCTC 23552T, and Winogradskyella multivorans KCTC 23891T, respectively. Strain Ch38T grew at 5-36 °C and in the presence of 1-6% (w/v) NaCl. It contained MK-6 as the predominant menaquinone and iso-C16:0 3-OH, anteiso-C15:0 followed by iso-C15:0 and iso-C16:1 as the major fatty acids. Polar lipids consisted of phosphatidylethanolamine, three unknown aminolipids, an unknown lipid and an unknown phospholipid. The DNA C + C content was 31.7 mol%. Based on the phylogenetic analysis and distinctive phenotypic characteristics, strain Ch38T is concluded to represent a novel species of the genus Winogradskyella, for which the name Winogradskyella profunda sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain of the species is strain Ch38T (= KMM 9725T = KACC 19710T).

Characterization of Labrenzia polysiphoniae sp. nov. isolated from red alga Polysiphonia sp.

A group of five Gram-negative aerobic halophilic bacteria was isolated from the red alga Polysiphonia sp. specimen collected from the Sea of Japan seashore and subjected to a taxonomic study. On the basis of 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, the novel isolates were affiliated to the genus Labrenzia sharing the highest gene sequence similarities of 98.1-98.4% with the type strain of Labrenzia suaedae KACC 13772T. The DNA-DNA hybridization values of 83-91% obtained between five novel strains, and 26 and 36% between two of the five novel strains and the closest neighbor Labrenzia suaedae KACC 13772T confirmed their assignment to the same separate species. Novel isolates were characterized by Q-10 as the major ubiquinone, by the predominance of C18:1ω7c followed by 11-methyl C18:1ω7c and C14:0 3-ОН in their fatty acid profiles. Polar lipids consisted of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylmonomethylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, an unknown aminophospholipid, and an unknown phospholipid. Some of novel strains were found to inhibit growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive test microorganisms. On the basis of phylogenetic analysis, DNA-DNA hybridization and phenotypic traits, a novel species with the name Labrenzia polysiphoniae sp. nov. (type strain KMM 9699T = rh46T = KACC 19711T), is proposed.

Winogradskyella algae sp. nov., a marine bacterium isolated from the brown alga.

An aerobic, Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented non-motile rod-shaped bacterium Kr9-9T was isolated from a brown alga specimen collected near the Kuril Islands. Based on the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis strain Kr9-9T was assigned to the genus Winogradskyella, and its close phylogenetic neighbors were found to be Winogradskyella damuponensis KCTC 23552T, Winogradskyella sediminis LMG 28075T, and Winogradskyella rapida CCUG 59098T showing high similarities of 98.1%, 97.5%, and 97.1%, respectively. It contained MK-6 as the predominant menaquinone and iso-C15:0, anteiso-C15:0, iso-C16:0 3-OH followed by iso-C15:1 as the major fatty acids. Polar lipids included phosphatidylethanolamine, three unidentified aminolipids and an unidentified lipid. The DNA C+C content was 32.3 mol%. Based on the phylogenetic analysis and distinctive phenotypic characteristics, strain Kr9-9T is concluded to represent a novel species of the genus Winogradskyella, for which the name Winogradskyella algae sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain of the species is strain Kr9-9T (= KMM 8180T = KACC 19709T).

Antibacterial low-molecular-weight compounds produced by the marine bacterium Rheinheimera japonica KMM 9513T.

Strain KMM 9513T was isolated from a sediment sample collected from the Sea of Japan seashore and selected due to its ability to inhibit indicator bacterial growth. The strain KMM 9513T has been recently described as a novel species Rheinheimera japonica. This study was undertaken to determine which substances produced by strain KMM 9513T could be responsible for its antimicrobial activity. Eight compounds were obtained from an ethyl acetate extract of R. japonica KMM 9513T. The structures of five diketopiperazines (4-8) and diisobutyl-, dibutyl- and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalates (1-3) were established on the basis of detailed interpretation of NMR data, by Marfey method and optical rotation data. The structures of diketopiperazines were determined as cyclo-(L-valyl-L-proline), cyclo-(L-valyl-D-proline), cyclo-(L-phenylalanyl-L-proline), cyclo-(L-leucyl-L-proline), and cyclo-(L-phenylalanyl-D-proline). Compounds 1-3, 5 and 8 revealed antimicrobial activities against Bacillus subtilis and/or Enterococcus faecium and Staphylococcus aureus. In this paper, we describe the isolation and structural elucidation of the isolated compounds 1-8. This is the first report of the characterisation of low molecular weight antibacterial metabolites produced by a member of the genus Rheinheimera.

Partial structure and immunological properties of lipopolysaccharide from marine-derived Pseudomonas stutzeri KMM 226.

The partial structure and immunology of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of Pseudomonas stutzeri KMM 226, a bacterium isolated from a seawater sample collected at a depth of 2000 m, was characterised. The O-polysaccharide was built up of disaccharide repeating units constituted by L-Rhap and D-GlcpNAc: →2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→3)-α-D-GlcpNAc-(1→. The structural analysis of the lipid A showed a mixture of different species. The major species were hexa-acylated and penta-acylated lipids A, bearing the 12:0(3-OH) in amide linkage and 10:0(3-OH) in ester linkage, while the secondary fatty acids were present only as 12:0. The presence of 12:0(2-OH) was not detected. The immunology experiments demonstrated that P. stutzeri KMM 226 LPS displayed a low ability to induce TNF-α, IL-1ß, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-10 cytokine production and acted as an antagonist of hexa-acylated Escherichia coli LPS in human blood in vitro.

Sphingorhabdus pacificus sp. nov., isolated from sandy sediments of the Sea of Japan seashore.

An aerobic, Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented, non-motile rod-shaped bacterium designated KMM 9574(T) was isolated from a sand sediment sample collected from the Sea of Japan seashore. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis showed that strain KMM 9574(T) belonged to the genus Sphingorhabdus sharing a highest sequence similarity to Sphingorhabdus marina JCM 14161(T) 96.8 %. Strain KMM 9574(T) was characterized by the major ubiquinone Q-10, and by the predominance of C(18:1) ω7c, C(16:0) 2-OH, C(16:1) ω7c, C(17:1), followed by C(15:0) 2-OH and C(14:0) 2-OH in its fatty acid profile. Polar lipids consisted of phosphatidylcholine, sphingoglycolipid, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, diphosphatidylglycerol, an unknown phospholipid, and an unknown lipid. The DNA G+C content was 56.5 mol %. Based on phylogenetic analysis and distinctive phenotypic characteristics, strain 9574(T) is concluded to represent a novel species of the genus Sphingorhabdus, for which the name Sphingorhabdus pacificus sp. nov., is proposed. The type strain of the species is strain KMM 9574(T) (= NRIC 0922(T) = JCM 30177(T)).

Pseudomonas glareae sp. nov., a marine sediment-derived bacterium with antagonistic activity.

An aerobic, Gram-negative, motile, rod-shaped bacterium designated KMM 9500(T) was isolated from a sediment sample collected from the Sea of Japan seashore. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis affiliated strain KMM 9500(T) to the genus Pseudomonas as a distinct subline clustered with Pseudomonas marincola KMM 3042(T) and Pseudomonas segetis KCTC 12331(T) sharing the highest similarities of 98 and 97.9 %, respectively. Strain KMM 9500(T) was characterized by mainly possessing ubiquinone Q-9, and by the predominance of C18:1 ω7c, C16:1 ω7c, and C16:0 followed by C12:0 in its fatty acid profile. Polar lipids consisted of phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, diphosphatidylglycerol, an unknown aminophospholipid, and unknown phospholipids. Strain KMM 9500(T) was found to inhibit growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive indicatory microorganisms. Based on the phylogenetic analysis and distinctive phenotypic characteristics, strain 9500(T) is concluded to represent a novel species of the genus Pseudomonas, for which the name Pseudomonas glareae sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain of the species is strain KMM 9500(T) (=NRIC 0939(T)).

Flavobacterium maris sp. nov. isolated from shallow sediments of the Sea of Japan.

An aerobic, gram-negative, yellow-pigmented, and non-motile bacterium designated KMM 9535(T) was isolated from a marine sediment sample obtained from the Sea of Japan seashore and subjected to a phylogenetic and phenotypic study. On the basis of 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, strain KMM 9535(T) was placed to the genus Flavobacterium sharing the highest sequence similarities to Flavobacterium ahnfeltiae KCTC 32467(T) (99.3%), Flavobacterium jumunjinense KCTC 23618(T) (96.5%), Flavobacterium ponti KCTC 22802(T) (96.3%), Flavobacterium urocaniciphilum JCM 19142(T) (96.1%), and Flavobacterium gelidilacus LMG 21477(T) (95.8%). The DNA-DNA hybridization value between strain KMM 9535(T) and the closest related F. ahnfeltiae KCTC 32467(T) was 33%. Strain KMM 9535(T) grew at 5-36 °C and in the presence of 0-3% (w/v) NaCl. It contained MK-6 as the predominant menaquinone, and the major fatty acids were iso-C15:0, iso-C17:1, iso-C15:1, and iso-C17:0 3-OH. The DNA G+C content was 28.8 mol%. On the basis of the results obtained, it is proposed strain KMM 9535(T) to be classified as a novel species of the genus Flavobacterium, Flavobacterium maris sp. nov., with the type strain of the species KMM 9535(T) (=NRIC 0920(T) = KCTC 42093(T)).

Tamlana sedimentorum sp. nov., isolated from shallow sand sediments of the Sea of Japan.

An aerobic, Gram-stain-negative, saffron-pigmented, non-motile bacterial strain KMM 9545(T), was isolated from a marine sand sediment sample obtained from the Sea of Japan seashore and characterized in a taxonomic study using a polyphasic approach. The 16S rRNA gene sequence of strain KMM 9545(T) showed a high level of similarity to species of the genus Gaetbulibacter (95.1-96.2%), the type strains of species of the genus Tamlana (94.9-96.1%) and members of the genus Algibacter (94.8-96.1%). Phylogenetic analysis based on the 16S rRNA gene sequences positioned strain KMM 9545(T) as a distinct lineage in the cluster comprising species of the genus Tamlana. Strain KMM 9545(T) grew at temperatures between 5-36 °C and in the presence of 2-4% (w/v) NaCl. It contained MK-6 as the predominant menaquinone and iso-C(15 : 0), iso-C(15 : 1), iso-C(17 : 1) 3-OH, iso-C(15 : 0) 3-OH and iso-C(15 : 0) 2-OH as the major fatty acids. The genomic DNA G+C content was 31.3 mol%. On the basis of the phenotypic characteristics and phylogenetic distance, it can be concluded that strain KMM 9545(T) represents a novel species of the genus Tamlana, for which the name Tamlana sedimentorum sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is KMM 9545(T) ( = NRIC 0921(T) = JCM 19808(T)).

Simiduia litorea sp. nov., isolated from seashore sediments of the Sea of Japan.

An aerobic, Gram-stain-negative, agarolytic rod-shaped bacterium, designated KMM 9504(T), was isolated from a sediment sample collected from the seashore of the Sea of Japan. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis showed that strain KMM 9504(T) belonged to the genus Simiduia as it was most closely related to Simiduia areninigrae KCTC 23293(T) (97.3% sequence similarity). Strain KMM 9504(T) was characterized by the major ubiquinone Q-8, and by the predominance of C(16 : 1)ω7c, C(17 : 1)ω8c, followed by C(16 : 0), C(15 : 0), C(17 : 0) and C(12 : 1) in its fatty acid profile. Polar lipids consisted of phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, diphosphatidylglycerol, an unknown aminophospholipid, an unknown aminolipid, unknown phospholipids, and unknown lipids. Based on the distinctive phenotypic characteristics, phylogenetic analysis and DNA-DNA hybridization results, it is concluded that strain KMM 9504(T) represents a novel species of the genus Simiduia, for which the name Simiduia litorea sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain of the species is strain KMM 9504(T) ( = NRIC 0917(T) = JCM 19759(T)).

Loktanella maritima sp. nov. isolated from shallow marine sediments.

An aerobic, Gram-stain-negative, non-motile bacterium, KMM 9530(T), was isolated from a sediment sample collected from the Sea of Japan seashore. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis positioned novel strain KMM 9530(T) in the genus Loktanella as a separate line adjacent to Loktanella sediminilitoris KCTC 32383(T), Loktanella tamlensis JCM 14020(T) and Loktanella maricola JCM 14564(T) with 98.5-98.2% sequence similarity. Strain KMM 9530(T) was characterized by its weak hydrolytic capacity and inability to assimilate most organic substrates. The major isoprenoid quinone was Q-10, polar lipids consisted of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, diphosphatidylglycerol, an unknown phospholipid, an unknown aminolipid and unknown lipids, and the major fatty acid was C18 : 1ω7c. On the basis of phylogenetic analysis, DNA-DNA hybridization and phenotypic characterization, it can be concluded that the novel strain KMM 9530(T) represents a novel species in the genus Loktanella, for which the name Loktanella maritima sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain of the species is KMM 9530(T) ( = NRIC 0919(T) = JCM 19807(T)).

Structure and in vitro antiproliferative activity against breast cancer cells of the cell-wall polysaccharide from the marine bacterium Kangiella japonica KMM 3899T.

Kangiella japonica KMM 3899T is a Gram-negative bacterium isolated from a sandy sediment sample collected from the Sea of Japan. Here the results of the structure and the biological activity against breast cancer cells of the cell-wall polysaccharide from K. japonica KMM 3899T have been described. The structure of the repeating unit of the polysaccharide was elucidated using chemical analysis and NMR spectroscopy: →4)-α-L-GalpNAc3AcA-(1 â†’ 3)-α-D-GlcpNAc-(1 â†’ 4)-ß-D-GlcpNAc3NAcAN-(1→. The cell-wall polysaccharide had an antiproliferative effect against T-47D cells. Flow cytometric and Western blot analysis revealed that the polysaccharide induced S phase arrest and mitochondrial-dependent apoptosis.

Paenibacillus profundus sp. nov., a deep sediment bacterium that produces isocoumarin and peptide antibiotics.

A novel bacterial strain Sl 79(T) was isolated from a deep surface sediment sample obtained from the Sea of Japan and investigated by phenotypic and molecular methods. The bacterium Sl 79(T) was Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, spore-forming, motile and able to form two different types of colonies. It contained the major menaquinone MK-7 and anteiso-C(15:0) followed by iso-C(15:0) as predominant fatty acids. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed that strain Sl 79(T) belonged to the genus Paenibacillus where it clustered to Paenibacillus apiarius NRRL NRS-1438(T) with a sequence similarity of 97.7 % and sharing sequence similarities below than 96.7 % to other validly named Paenibacillus species. Strain Sl 79(T) was found to possess a remarkable inhibitory activity against indicatory microorganisms. On the basis of combined spectral analyses, strain Paenibacillus sp. Sl 79(T) was established to produce isocoumarin and novel peptide antibiotics. On the basis of DNA-DNA relatedness, phenotypic and phylogenetic data obtained, it was concluded that strain Sl 79(T) represents a novel species, Paenibacillus profundus sp. nov. with the type strain Sl 79(T) = KMM 9420(T) = NRIC 0885(T).

Devosia submarina sp. nov., isolated from deep-sea surface sediments.

The taxonomic status of two aerobic, Gram-stain-negative, orange-reddish pigmented, motile, rod-shaped bacteria, designated KMM 9415(T) and KMM 9416, isolated from a deep surface-sediment sample from the Sea of Japan, was defined. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis of strains KMM 9415(T) and KMM 9416 revealed their affiliation to the genus Devosia with a high sequence similarity of 98.5 % to both Devosia psychrophila DSM 22950(T) and Devosia glacialis LMG 26051(T). The novel strains were characterized by the predominance of the fatty acid C18 : 1ω7c followed by C16 : 1 and C16 : 0. The major isoprenoid quinone was Q-10 and the polar lipids comprised phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidic acid and unknown glycolipids. The DNA-DNA hybridization value of 88 % between the novel strains KMM 9415(T) and KMM 9416 confirmed their assignment to the same species. The values of DNA relatedness determined for strain KMM 9415(T) and the closely related strains D. psychrophila DSM 22950(T) and D. glacialis LMG 26051(T) were 21 % and 23 %, respectively. Based on distinctive phenotypic characteristics, phylogenetic analysis and DNA-DNA relatedness, it can be concluded that the novel strains KMM 9415(T) and KMM 9416 represent a novel species within the genus Devosia, for which the name Devosia submarina sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is the strain KMM 9415(T) (= NRIC 0884(T) = JCM 18935(T)).