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
thermonuclease family protein	AK40_RS02720	Not Available	Positive	183682 - 184326	24168.1
zinc-finger domain-containing protein	AK40_RS02725	Not Available	Positive	184338 - 184607	10645.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02730	Not Available	Positive	184630 - 185244	23427.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02735	Not Available	Positive	185419 - 185769	12947.8
signal peptidase i	AK40_RS02740	Not Available	Negative	185843 - 186490	25366.7
sigma-70 family rna polymerase sigma factor	AK40_RS02745	Not Available	Positive	186753 - 187622	33732.6
duf4258 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS02750	Not Available	Positive	187787 - 188170	14287.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02755	Not Available	Positive	188269 - 188463	7454.92
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02760	Not Available	Positive	188527 - 188982	17831.4
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02765	Not Available	Positive	189001 - 189369	14176.9