Bacillus tropicus

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus tropicus is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically arranges itself in chains and is classified as an aerobic organism, requiring oxygen for its metabolic processes. This species thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C, suggesting a preference for moderate environmental conditions. Bacillus tropicus has been found in multiple habitats, which may indicate its adaptability to diverse ecological niches. The ability to form chains may contribute to its survival in various environments, potentially enhancing its ability to withstand unfavorable conditions through collective behavior. The ecological versatility of Bacillus tropicus may play a significant role in its interactions within microbial communities, particularly in environments where it can exploit organic matter. Its aerobic metabolism positions it as a potential competitor with other microorganisms in oxygen-rich habitats, influencing community dynamics and nutrient cycling. This adaptability underscores the importance of Bacillus tropicus in various ecosystems where it may contribute to processes such as organic matter decomposition and soil health.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus tropicus
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus tropicus
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperature25
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, Metazoa
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityHuman

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus strain BC-AK plasmid pBC244.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

Not Available

Thymine Count

Not Available

Guanine Count

Not Available

Cytosine Count

Not Available

Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

Not Available

Non-Coding Genes

Not Available

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28200Not AvailablePositive27243 - 2819036547.7
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28205Not AvailablePositive28205 - 2941945901.6
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28210Not AvailablePositive29432 - 3121368644.0
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28215Not AvailablePositive31217 - 3327179306.9
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28220Not AvailablePositive33286 - 3405928876.3
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28225Not AvailablePositive34073 - 3532048309.7
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28230Not AvailablePositive35514 - 357779992.17
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28235Not AvailablePositive35989 - 3671425929.4
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28240Not AvailablePositive36737 - 3708713384.0
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS28245Not AvailableNegative37158 - 373587404.86

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Pathways

1 pathway

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
Late-onset neonatal sepsisCausesPMC11282708
Neonatal sepsisCausesPMC11282708
Food poisoningCausesPMC11282708
SepsisCausesPMC11282708
MeningitisCausesPMC11282708
PneumoniaCausesPMC11282708
Foodborne illnessesCausesPMC11282708
Severe systemic multi-organ failureCausesPMC11282708
Anthrax-like skin infectionsCausesPMC11282708
Severe neonatal skin infections resembling anthrax-like lesionsCausesPMC11282708

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