Bacillus wiedmannii

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus wiedmannii is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains and is classified as an aerobic organism. This species thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C, indicating a preference for moderate environmental conditions. It has been isolated from a variety of habitats, reflecting its ecological adaptability. The characteristic chain formation of Bacillus wiedmannii may enhance its survival in diverse environments by increasing the efficiency of nutrient uptake and facilitating cooperative interactions among cells. As an aerobe, this microbe relies on oxygen for its metabolic processes, which may influence its distribution in habitats with varying oxygen availability. The presence of Bacillus wiedmannii in multiple habitats suggests its potential role in various biogeochemical cycles, although specific ecological functions remain to be elucidated. The adaptability of this species to differing environments may be indicative of its evolutionary strategies, allowing it to exploit a range of ecological niches. Further research into its ecological interactions could provide insights into its functional contributions within microbial communities.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus wiedmannii
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus wiedmannii
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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

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1713046 bp

Thymine Count

1783435 bp

Guanine Count

884371 bp

Cytosine Count

1033773 bp

Genome Length

5414722 bp

Protein-coding Genes

5324 genes

Non-Coding Genes

118 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

9

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
AttlNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive2394208 - 2394226Not Available
Site-specific recombinaseFC694_12115Not AvailableNegative2394276 - 239549647325.2
Gp36FC694_12120Not AvailableNegative2395523 - 239627229456.1
Putative cro-like repressorFC694_12125Not AvailablePositive2396424 - 23966187586.36
hypothetical proteinFC694_12130Not AvailablePositive2396676 - 239694511001.4
hypothetical proteinFC694_12135Not AvailablePositive2397224 - 239754712156.5
Hypothetical proteinFC694_12140Not AvailablePositive2397650 - 239993287239.5
hypothetical proteinFC694_12145Not AvailablePositive2400272 - 24004938473.22
Conserved phage proteinFC694_12150Not AvailablePositive2400515 - 240089514830.9
hypothetical proteinFC694_12155Not AvailablePositive2400916 - 240120011185.4

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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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