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
Tail proteinNCTC7582_00063Not AvailableNegative54928 - 5547620337.7
Head closure proteinNCTC7582_00064Not AvailableNegative55485 - 5582012474.7
uncharacterised proteinNCTC7582_00065Not AvailableNegative55825 - 5619013852.2
Major capsid proteinNCTC7582_00066Not AvailableNegative56210 - 5725639610.4
Head decoration proteinNCTC7582_00067Not AvailableNegative57271 - 5763912974.4
Peptidase s14 clppNCTC7582_00068Not AvailableNegative57636 - 5869438424.7
PhosphomannomutaseNCTC7582_00069Not AvailableNegative58684 - 589449746.74
Portal proteinNCTC7582_00070Not AvailableNegative58934 - 6055060439.5
Hypothetical proteinNCTC7582_00071Not AvailableNegative60568 - 608048965.97
Terminase large subunitNCTC7582_00072Not AvailableNegative60808 - 6260468797.0

Displaying genes 31 – 40 of 5206 in total

Metabolites

0 records
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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.