Bacillus cereus 03BB108

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus 03BB108 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically arranges itself in chains. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C and is classified as an aerobe, indicating its requirement for oxygen for growth and metabolism. Bacillus cereus species are known for their ability to inhabit diverse environments, and strain 03BB108 is no exception, being found in multiple habitats. This versatility suggests a significant ecological role, potentially contributing to nutrient cycling in various ecosystems. The rod shape and chain arrangement may enhance its survival in these diverse conditions, facilitating effective colonization and interaction with other microbial communities. Understanding the specific ecological niches that Bacillus cereus 03BB108 occupies can provide insights into its biological interactions and potential applications in biotechnology or environmental microbiology.

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Bacillati
Phylum	Bacillota
Class	Bacilli
Order	Caryophanales
Family	Bacillaceae
Genus	Bacillus
Species	Bacillus cereus
Strain	03BB108

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining properties	Positive
Shape	Rod
Mobility	Yes
Flagellar presence	Yes
Number of membranes	1

Image source: Wikipedia/Wikimedia

Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirements	Aerobe
Optimal temperature	25
Temperature range	Mesophilic
Habitat	Multiple
Biotic relationship	Free living
Host(s)	Not Available
Cell arrangement	Chains
Sporulation	Not Available
Energy source	Not Available
Pathogenicity	Not Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus 03BB108 plasmid pBFI_4, complete sequence.

NZ_CP009638.1 NZ_CP009639.1 NZ_CP009637.1 NZ_CP009635.1 NZ_CP009640.1

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

26 genes

Non-Coding Genes

61 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

Genes

Name	Locus Tag	UniProt ID	Strand Orientation	Gene Start/End	Protein Molecular Weight
tyrosine-type recombinase/integrase	AK40_RS01750	Not Available	Negative	4228 - 5610	54322.8
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01755	Not Available	Negative	5627 - 6163	20517.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01760	Not Available	Negative	6540 - 7013	18710.6
dna cytosine methyltransferase	AK40_RS01765	Not Available	Negative	7045 - 8439	53368.4
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01775	Not Available	Positive	9547 - 9825	10726.0
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01780	Not Available	Positive	9969 - 10430	18248.4
duf4878 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS01785	Not Available	Negative	10488 - 10871	14606.7
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01790	Not Available	Negative	11004 - 11699	27085.9
primosomal protein dnai	AK40_RS01795	Not Available	Negative	11772 - 12782	39214.2
sec-c metal-binding domain-containing protein	AK40_RS01800	Not Available	Negative	13100 - 13780	25891.0