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
yaar family protein	AK40_RS05330	Not Available	Positive	295866 - 296330	17670.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05335	Not Available	Positive	296347 - 296799	17678.3
flagellar hook-associated protein flgk	AK40_RS05340	Not Available	Positive	296817 - 298115	47768.5
flagellar hook-associated protein 3	AK40_RS05345	Not Available	Positive	298321 - 299184	31924.8
flagellar hook-associated protein 2	AK40_RS05350	Not Available	Positive	299205 - 300581	50165.6
flagellar export chaperone flis	AK40_RS05355	Not Available	Positive	300604 - 300972	14517.5
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05360	Not Available	Positive	300962 - 301234	10532.6
flagellar basal body rod protein flgb	AK40_RS05365	Not Available	Positive	301602 - 302009	14987.6
flagellar basal body rod protein flgc	AK40_RS05370	Not Available	Positive	302030 - 302443	14999.6
flagellar hook-basal body complex protein flie	AK40_RS05375	Not Available	Positive	302460 - 302759	11072.4