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A novel bacterium producing a polymer (polymer), a method for producing a polymer using the bacterium, and a polymer produced by the method are provided. A coclear having a 16S rRNA gene comprising (A) a DNA comprising a specific base sequence, or (B) a DNA having 99.5% or more identity with the base sequence and having the ability to produce a polymer. A bacterium belonging to the genus, in particular, a new strain of Koclear sp. 4B (Kocuria sp. 4B strain) or a variant thereof, a method for culturing the bacterium and producing a polymer containing cystathionine as a constituent component, and the produced polymer. [Selection figure] None |