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
type i pullulanaseFC694_01340Not AvailablePositive300176 - 30274097644.6
sagb/thcox family dehydrogenaseFC694_01345Not AvailablePositive303613 - 30459038063.9
amino acid adenylation domain-containing proteinFC694_01350Not AvailablePositive304623 - 310788236111.0
heavy metal-binding domain-containing proteinFC694_01355Not AvailableNegative310789 - 3109766745.18
cell wall-binding proteinFC694_01360Not AvailableNegative311190 - 31341583725.5
hypothetical proteinFC694_01365Not AvailablePositive314012 - 31521145679.0
hypothetical proteinFC694_01370Not AvailableNegative315451 - 31645239214.9
imp dehydrogenaseFC694_01375Not AvailablePositive316568 - 31803152445.7
d-alanyl-d-alanine carboxypeptidase dacaFC694_01380Not AvailablePositive318145 - 31945247809.4
pyridoxal 5'-phosphate synthase lyase subunit pdxsFC694_01385Not AvailablePositive319615 - 32050231849.6

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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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