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
regulatory yrvl family protein	AK40_RS04080	Not Available	Negative	54407 - 54838	16849.2
marr family winged helix-turn-helix transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS04085	Not Available	Positive	55001 - 55420	16138.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04090	Not Available	Positive	55557 - 55712	5588.28
dicarboxylate/amino acid:cation symporter	AK40_RS04095	Not Available	Negative	55736 - 56971	43118.6
trkh family potassium uptake protein	AK40_RS04100	Not Available	Positive	58168 - 59511	49223.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04105	Not Available	Negative	59545 - 59928	13838.7
gerw family sporulation protein	AK40_RS04110	Not Available	Positive	60143 - 60610	16498.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04115	Not Available	Positive	60719 - 60808	3212.22
ykus family protein	AK40_RS04125	Not Available	Negative	61161 - 61400	8352.76
duf3911 family protein	AK40_RS04130	Not Available	Negative	61527 - 61766	9022.56