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

1864984 bp

Thymine Count

1850643 bp

Guanine Count

997275 bp

Cytosine Count

998745 bp

Genome Length

5711797 bp

Protein-coding Genes

5792 genes

Non-Coding Genes

24 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

9

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
bacitracin abc transporter permeaseFC694_01290Not AvailablePositive290267 - 29121135751.3
amidohydrolaseFC694_01295Not AvailableNegative291249 - 29239441297.3
dmt family transporterFC694_01300Not AvailableNegative292483 - 29339132229.8
peptidase tFC694_01305Not AvailablePositive293717 - 2938605572.91
cytochrome c-type biogenesis protein ccdaFC694_01310Not AvailablePositive293877 - 29458426264.2
cytochrome c biogenesis protein ccdcFC694_01315Not AvailablePositive294675 - 29518119169.5
alpha/beta hydrolaseFC694_01320Not AvailableNegative295251 - 29627738987.7
ftsx-like permease family proteinFC694_01325Not AvailableNegative296548 - 29843171483.7
abc transporter atp-binding proteinFC694_01330Not AvailableNegative298443 - 29921027436.9
bacillolysinFC694_01335Not AvailablePositive299518 - 2996896356.51

Displaying genes 271 – 280 of 54273 in total

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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