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
dna polymerase thumb domain-containing protein	AK40_RS02490	Not Available	Positive	135525 - 136793	48398.9
duf3992 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS02495	Not Available	Negative	136941 - 137285	11584.9
bcla c-terminal domain-containing protein	AK40_RS31595	Not Available	Negative	137398 - 138225	25889.4
cotz-related putative spore coat protein	AK40_RS02510	Not Available	Negative	138352 - 139059	27378.5
duf6262 family protein	AK40_RS02515	Not Available	Negative	139360 - 139740	14788.9
tyrosine-type recombinase/integrase	AK40_RS02520	Not Available	Negative	139733 - 141838	82489.2
tyrosine-type recombinase/integrase	AK40_RS02525	Not Available	Negative	141850 - 142968	44409.7
yold-like family protein	AK40_RS02530	Not Available	Positive	143192 - 143482	11534.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02535	Not Available	Positive	143503 - 143691	7426.16
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02540	Not Available	Positive	144051 - 145187	43612.2