Kingdom
Methanobacteriati
Phylum
Methanobacteriota
Class
Methanococci
Order
Methanococcales
Family
Methanocaldococcaceae
Genus
Methanocaldococcus
Description
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Methanobacteriati |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Methanobacteriota |
| Class | Methanococci |
| Order | Methanococcales |
| Family | Methanocaldococcaceae |
| Genus | Methanocaldococcus |
| Species | Methanocaldococcus fervens |
| Strain | AG86 |
Profile
| Physiology | |
|---|---|
| Gram staining properties | Negative |
| Shape | Cocci |
| Mobility | Yes |
| Flagellar presence | Yes |
| Number of membranes | 1 |

AI-generated image based on bacteria physiology
| Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle | |
|---|---|
| Oxygen requirements | Anaerobe |
| Optimal temperature | Not Available |
| Temperature range | Hyperthermophilic |
| Habitat | Specialized |
| Biotic relationship | Free living |
| Host(s) | Not Available |
| Cell arrangement | Not Available |
| Sporulation | Nonsporulating |
| Energy source | Lithotroph - Autotroph |
| Pathogenicity | No |
Gene Summary
Adenine Count
504092 bp
Thymine Count
502632 bp
Guanine Count
240763 bp
Cytosine Count
237574 bp
Genome Length
1485061 bp
Protein-coding Genes
1583 genes
Non-Coding Genes
44 genes
# of Chromosomes/Plasmids
2
Genes
| Name | Locus Tag | UniProt ID | Strand Orientation | Gene Start/End | Protein Molecular Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ribulose-phosphate 3-epimerase | MEFER_RS03105 | Not Available | Positive | 583718 - 584380 | 23908.3 |
| transketolase family protein | MEFER_RS03110 | Not Available | Positive | 584406 - 585353 | 34240.5 |
| tigr00341 family protein | MEFER_RS03115 | Not Available | Positive | 585402 - 586361 | 35542.6 |
| pyridoxal 5'-phosphate synthase lyase subunit pdxs | MEFER_RS03120 | Not Available | Positive | 586438 - 587430 | 35845.7 |
| hypothetical protein | MEFER_RS03125 | Not Available | Positive | 587600 - 588190 | 22285.7 |
| hydrogenase expression/formation protein hype | MEFER_RS03130 | Not Available | Positive | 588470 - 589477 | 35849.6 |
| bis-aminopropyl spermidine synthase family protein | MEFER_RS03135 | Not Available | Positive | 589508 - 590680 | 44380.6 |
| pega domain-containing protein | MEFER_RS03140 | Not Available | Negative | 590683 - 591214 | 18485.6 |
| 30s ribosomal protein s8e | MEFER_RS03145 | Not Available | Negative | 591334 - 591723 | 14554.0 |
| dass family sodium-coupled anion symporter | MEFER_RS03150 | Not Available | Positive | 591914 - 593212 | 47343.8 |
Pathways
66 pathways
Health Effects
No health effects information available for this bacterium.
