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
Hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01245	Not Available	Positive	24686 - 25216	21665.1
Dna binding protein	AK40_RS01250	Not Available	Positive	25303 - 25536	8819.76
N-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase	AK40_RS01255	Not Available	Negative	25577 - 26326	27298.2
Holin	AK40_RS01260	Not Available	Negative	26326 - 26751	15030.8
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01265	Not Available	Negative	26823 - 28067	47660.8
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01270	Not Available	Negative	28178 - 28468	10985.9
Pre-neck appendage	AK40_RS01275	Not Available	Negative	28490 - 30184	61710.7
Putative tail endopeptidase	AK40_RS01280	Not Available	Negative	30244 - 31863	61827.0
Holin-like putative tail component protein	AK40_RS01285	Not Available	Negative	31872 - 32690	31328.2
Tail-tape measure protein	AK40_RS01290	Not Available	Negative	32696 - 35428	98172.4