[Effect of temperature on the dynamics of interaction of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus with host bacteria].

The dynamics of the interaction between Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus and the host bacterium was found to depend on temperature. The maximum rate of infection was found at 37 degrees C. The maximum yield of Bdellovibrio and the maximum lysis of the host cells occurred at 22.5 degrees C. The cardinal points, at which no interaction was observed, have been determined. It is concluded that B. bacteriovorus belongs to mesophilis microorganisms.