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
is66 family insertion sequence element accessory protein tnpaB2J90_RS29070Not AvailableNegative145229 - 14588524915.1
dna polymerase iii subunit alphaB2J90_RS29075Not AvailableNegative146118 - 149675134424.0
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS29080Not AvailableNegative149672 - 15033725778.3
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS29085Not AvailableNegative150394 - 15074112886.1
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS29090Not AvailableNegative150757 - 15117615580.5
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS29095Not AvailableNegative151251 - 15204529144.8
hypothetical proteinB2J90_RS29100Not AvailableNegative152071 - 1523289558.47
dna-binding proteinB2J90_RS29105Not AvailableNegative152982 - 15340115470.8
reverse transcriptase-like proteinB2J90_RS29110Not AvailableNegative153392 - 15407826280.4
thif family adenylyltransferaseB2J90_RS29115Not AvailableNegative154062 - 15493732719.1

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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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