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
Putative head morphogenesis protein	AK40_RS01345	Not Available	Negative	40030 - 41040	40211.9
Portal protein	AK40_RS01350	Not Available	Negative	40964 - 42457	57330.6
type iv secretory system conjugative dna transfer family protein	AK40_RS00045	Not Available	Positive	108 - 2000	70940.7
zinc metalloprotease htpx	AK40_RS00050	Not Available	Positive	2005 - 2814	29534.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS31440	Not Available	Negative	4566 - 4805	9015.5
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS00055	Not Available	Negative	4828 - 5622	29253.8
phr family secreted rap phosphatase inhibitor	AK40_RS33035	Not Available	Negative	5812 - 5970	5591.81
raph n-terminal domain-containing protein	AK40_RS00060	Not Available	Negative	5970 - 7061	43296.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS00065	Not Available	Positive	7522 - 8178	25109.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03275	Not Available	Negative	319 - 699	14612.4