Clostridium beijerinckii str. BAS/B3/I/124

Gram-positiveRodMotileAnaerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Clostridia

Order

Eubacteriales

Family

Clostridiaceae

Genus

Clostridium

Description

Clostridium beijerinckii strain BAS/B3/I/124 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exists in pairs or singles, demonstrating its characteristic morphological arrangement. As a chemoorganotroph, this strain derives its energy from organic compounds, which is compatible with its natural habitats in fresh water and soil environments. Notably, C. beijerinckii str. BAS/B3/I/124 is strictly anaerobic, indicating that it thrives in environments devoid of oxygen, a trait that aligns with the ecological niches it occupies. The ability of this strain to metabolize organic substrates in anaerobic conditions underscores its potential role in nutrient cycling within its habitats, particularly in the degradation of organic matter. This metabolic capability may facilitate the breakdown of complex organic materials, contributing to soil fertility and the maintenance of freshwater ecosystems. Additionally, the presence of such anaerobic bacteria is crucial for the fermentation processes that can influence the biogeochemical dynamics of their environments. In summary, Clostridium beijerinckii str. BAS/B3/I/124 exemplifies the diversity of anaerobic microorganisms that play significant roles in organic matter decomposition, highlighting the importance of such microbes in sustaining ecological balance in their respective habitats.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassClostridia
OrderEubacteriales
FamilyClostridiaceae
GenusClostridium
SpeciesClostridium beijerinckii
StrainBAS/B3/I/124

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Clostridium beijerinckii str. BAS/B3/I/124
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAnaerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatFresh water - Soil
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementPairs - Singles
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceChemoorganotroph
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

NZ_CP016090.1

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

Not Available

Thymine Count

Not Available

Guanine Count

Not Available

Cytosine Count

Not Available

Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

5269 genes

Non-Coding Genes

202 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

No genes available for this genome.

Metabolites

1 record
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
BASm0014029(S)-3-Hydroxyisobutyric acidC19H35N5O6SeChemical structure of (S)-3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid26543-05-5
Average508.489Da
Monoisotopic509.175256Da

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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.