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
wxg100 family type vii secretion target	AK40_RS01650	Not Available	Positive	48242 - 49150	33520.1
duf6572 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS01655	Not Available	Positive	49163 - 49516	13682.0
Attr	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	49551 - 49562	Not Available
N-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase	AK40_RS01660	Not Available	Negative	49713 - 50462	27350.2
Holin	AK40_RS01665	Not Available	Negative	50462 - 50887	15088.7
Hypothetical protein	AK40_RS01670	Not Available	Negative	50929 - 51600	25861.4
Tail protein	AK40_RS01675	Not Available	Negative	51614 - 52897	46590.1
Minor structural protein	AK40_RS01680	Not Available	Negative	52954 - 55254	85198.9
Minor tail protein	AK40_RS01685	Not Available	Negative	55266 - 56147	32852.1
Minor tail protein	AK40_RS01690	Not Available	Negative	56147 - 58873	100067.0