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
flagellar m-ring protein flif c-terminal domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05380	Not Available	Positive	302782 - 304356	58225.9
flagellar motor switch protein flig	AK40_RS05385	Not Available	Positive	304370 - 305347	37265.4
flih/sctl family protein	AK40_RS05390	Not Available	Positive	305361 - 306047	27680.8
flagellar protein export atpase flii	AK40_RS05395	Not Available	Positive	306044 - 307348	48227.5
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05400	Not Available	Positive	307465 - 307875	16472.0
flagellar hook-length control protein flik	AK40_RS05405	Not Available	Positive	307886 - 309001	42756.4
flagellar hook assembly protein flgd	AK40_RS05410	Not Available	Positive	309005 - 309577	20885.6
flagellar hook protein flge	AK40_RS05415	Not Available	Positive	309599 - 310912	46034.0
duf3964 family protein	AK40_RS05420	Not Available	Positive	310962 - 311297	13423.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05425	Not Available	Positive	311537 - 312022	18581.6