Lysinibacillus capsici

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Lysinibacillus

Description

Lysinibacillus capsici is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is characterized by its ability to form spores and its requirement for aerobic conditions. This microbe exhibits a specialized habitat, indicating a potential adaptation to specific environmental niches. As a sporulating organism, L. capsici can endure adverse conditions by forming resilient spores, which may contribute to its survival and persistence in its ecological niche. The aerobic nature of L. capsici suggests that it thrives in environments where oxygen is readily available, which may influence its distribution and ecological interactions. Its sporulation capacity not only aids in survival but also plays a significant role in its reproductive strategy, enabling it to withstand fluctuations in environmental conditions. The unique combination of traits in Lysinibacillus capsici underscores the importance of aerobic metabolism in its life cycle, potentially influencing its role in nutrient cycling within its specialized habitat. This adaptability may lend insights into its interactions with other microorganisms and its involvement in biogeochemical processes, highlighting its significance in its ecosystem.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusLysinibacillus
SpeciesLysinibacillus capsici
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Lysinibacillus capsici
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatSpecialized
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Oscheius, Culex quinquefasciatus
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationSporulating
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityAnimal

Genome Summary

Lysinibacillus capsici strain NCTC7582 genome assembly, contig:

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1593930 bp

Thymine Count

1558077 bp

Guanine Count

966696 bp

Cytosine Count

913400 bp

Genome Length

5032103 bp

Protein-coding Genes

4789 genes

Non-Coding Genes

417 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
uncharacterised proteinNCTC7582_02573Not AvailableNegative2494593 - 249509318902.5
gtp-binding protein lepaNCTC7582_02574Not AvailablePositive2495276 - 249555710684.9
cell-division proteinNCTC7582_02575Not AvailablePositive2495618 - 249679943519.1
pyruvate carboxylaseNCTC7582_02576Not AvailablePositive2496812 - 2500246126666.0
tetr family transcriptional regulatorNCTC7582_02577Not AvailablePositive2500382 - 250100222765.2
uncharacterised proteinNCTC7582_02578Not AvailablePositive2500995 - 25011837111.3
cytochrome oxidase assemblyNCTC7582_02579Not AvailableNegative2501246 - 250216934819.7
protoheme ix farnesyltransferaseNCTC7582_02580Not AvailablePositive2502506 - 250342333735.4
cytochrome caa3 oxidase subunit iiNCTC7582_02581Not AvailablePositive2503523 - 250461139731.1
cytochrome c oxidase, subunit iNCTC7582_02582Not AvailablePositive2504652 - 250653569913.6

Displaying genes 2661 – 2670 of 5206 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.