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 biosynthetic protein fliq	AK40_RS05480	Not Available	Positive	321120 - 321395	10325.5
flagellar biosynthetic protein flir	AK40_RS05485	Not Available	Positive	321411 - 322172	28090.1
flagellar type iii secretion system protein flhb	AK40_RS05490	Not Available	Positive	322183 - 323229	40267.5
flagellar biosynthesis protein flha	AK40_RS05495	Not Available	Positive	323253 - 325319	76847.6
flagellar biosynthesis protein flhf	AK40_RS05500	Not Available	Positive	325334 - 326644	49924.3
flagellar basal-body rod protein flgg	AK40_RS05505	Not Available	Positive	326687 - 327460	28274.3
alanyl-trna editing protein	AK40_RS05510	Not Available	Positive	327578 - 328288	26625.1
trmb family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS05515	Not Available	Positive	328306 - 329142	31993.3
azlc family abc transporter permease	AK40_RS05520	Not Available	Positive	329135 - 329860	25937.3
azld domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05525	Not Available	Positive	329851 - 330162	11552.0