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

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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
acyltransferase	AK40_RS01910	Not Available	Negative	31818 - 32885	42165.6
c40 family peptidase	AK40_RS01915	Not Available	Positive	33048 - 34388	50392.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01920	Not Available	Negative	34426 - 35058	24202.3
nlpc/p60 family protein	AK40_RS01925	Not Available	Negative	35146 - 38382	118917.0
type iv secretion system protein	AK40_RS01930	Not Available	Negative	38387 - 43075	173196.0
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01935	Not Available	Negative	43119 - 44123	39219.3
group ii intron reverse transcriptase/maturase	AK40_RS01940	Not Available	Negative	44372 - 46204	71170.7
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01945	Not Available	Negative	46921 - 47898	37109.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01950	Not Available	Negative	47941 - 48855	35296.2
prgi family mobile element protein	AK40_RS01955	Not Available	Negative	48873 - 49199	12489.6