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
phosphate abc transporter permeaseFC694_00310Not AvailableNegative64662 - 6521019805.6
pkd domain-containing proteinFC694_00315Not AvailableNegative65457 - 68354110135.0
glycine betaine transporter opudFC694_00320Not AvailablePositive68623 - 7017356621.1
gnat family n-acetyltransferaseFC694_00325Not AvailableNegative70303 - 7116933519.8
lpxtg cell wall anchor domain-containing proteinFC694_00330Not AvailableNegative71325 - 74093104325.0
sporulation protein yhbhFC694_00335Not AvailableNegative74223 - 7539845316.5
prka family serine protein kinaseFC694_00340Not AvailableNegative75845 - 7774073135.1
eal domain-containing proteinFC694_00345Not AvailableNegative78133 - 8020280301.7
trna (uridine(34)/cytosine(34)/5- carboxymethylaminomethyluridine(34)-2'-o)- methyltransferase trmlFC694_00350Not AvailableNegative80330 - 8081818814.2
hypothetical proteinFC694_00355Not AvailableNegative80877 - 8176434993.1

Displaying genes 81 – 90 of 54273 in total

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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