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
histidine phosphatase family proteinFC694_04345Not AvailablePositive909321 - 90989622340.1
hypothetical proteinFC694_04350Not AvailablePositive910214 - 91053111462.8
hypothetical proteinFC694_04355Not AvailableNegative910624 - 91126223639.8
peptidase tFC694_04360Not AvailablePositive911454 - 91268645880.1
dna-3-methyladenine glycosylase 2 family proteinFC694_04365Not AvailableNegative912723 - 91363435282.1
methylated-dna--[protein]-cysteine s-methyltransferaseFC694_04370Not AvailableNegative913631 - 91416120273.5
methylphosphotriester-dna--protein-cysteine methyltransferase family proteinFC694_04375Not AvailableNegative914142 - 91473823346.9
exodeoxyribonuclease iiiFC694_04380Not AvailablePositive914893 - 91565129556.0
iron-hydroxamate abc transporter substrate-binding proteinFC694_04385Not AvailablePositive915950 - 91691535690.2
iron abc transporter permeaseFC694_04390Not AvailablePositive916943 - 91795035640.0

Displaying genes 851 – 860 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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