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
Ncrna_class:other	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	228824 - 229007	Not Available
rna-guided endonuclease tnpb family protein	AK40_RS05035	Not Available	Positive	229534 - 230889	52409.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05040	Not Available	Negative	231154 - 231621	18145.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05045	Not Available	Positive	231705 - 232016	11253.9
glutathionylspermidine synthase family protein	AK40_RS05050	Not Available	Positive	232020 - 233255	47198.4
duf350 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05055	Not Available	Positive	233252 - 233638	13937.7
cation-transporting p-type atpase	AK40_RS05060	Not Available	Positive	234331 - 235056	27217.2
5'-3' exonuclease	AK40_RS05065	Not Available	Positive	235187 - 236053	32423.2
fbpb family small basic protein	AK40_RS05070	Not Available	Positive	236238 - 236378	5561.79
duf11 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05075	Not Available	Negative	236452 - 251484	522405.0