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_RS03570	Not Available	Positive	46085 - 48091	78616.6
vird4-like conjugal transfer protein, cd1115 family	AK40_RS03575	Not Available	Positive	48109 - 50742	100409.0
pls20_p028 family conjugation system transmembrane protein	AK40_RS03580	Not Available	Positive	50777 - 54064	119220.0
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03585	Not Available	Positive	54082 - 54342	10429.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03595	Not Available	Positive	54489 - 55226	28672.2
duf5592 family protein	AK40_RS03600	Not Available	Positive	55269 - 55583	11932.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03605	Not Available	Positive	55646 - 56314	26308.9
virb4 family type iv secretion system protein	AK40_RS03610	Not Available	Positive	56329 - 58266	74363.2
lysozyme family protein	AK40_RS03615	Not Available	Positive	58268 - 59407	40969.7
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03620	Not Available	Positive	59432 - 60040	23108.9