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_RS03710	Not Available	Positive	83018 - 83383	14752.3
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS34110	Not Available	Positive	83591 - 84160	22397.3
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS33750	Not Available	Positive	84430 - 84597	6348.56
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03725	Not Available	Positive	84637 - 85020	15010.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03730	Not Available	Positive	85215 - 85607	15364.4
duf3905 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS03740	Not Available	Negative	911 - 1246	12832.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS33445	Not Available	Positive	1386 - 1547	5994.1
putative 2-aminoethylphosphonate abc transporter substrate-binding protein	AK40_RS03750	Not Available	Positive	1776 - 2852	39830.1
putative 2-aminoethylphosphonate abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS03755	Not Available	Positive	2873 - 3874	37203.2
putative 2-aminoethylphosphonate abc transporter permease subunit	AK40_RS03760	Not Available	Positive	3875 - 5632	65133.2