Bacillus cereus VD115

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus VD115 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a chains cell arrangement and is classified as an aerobic organism. This species is motile, possessing flagella that facilitate its movement. It thrives in mesophilic conditions, with an optimal growth temperature of 25°C, although it can survive within a broader temperature range typical of mesophilic organisms. Bacillus cereus VD115 is free-living, indicating that it does not rely on a host organism for survival and can inhabit various environments. This adaptability to multiple habitats suggests a robust ecological presence, allowing it to occupy diverse niches in the ecosystem. The bacterium has one replicon and a single membrane, which is characteristic of many bacterial species. The genetic information for Bacillus cereus VD115 can be accessed under the accession number AHEY00000000.1, providing a reference point for further research and study. Understanding the traits of Bacillus cereus VD115 can shed light on its ecological role, particularly in nutrient cycling and its potential interactions with other microorganisms. Its ability to thrive in various environments underscores its ecological versatility and importance in microbial communities.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainVD115

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus VD115
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperature25
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus VD115 cont1.82, whole genome shotgun sequence.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

2082794 bp

Thymine Count

2075086 bp

Guanine Count

1132639 bp

Cytosine Count

1099112 bp

Genome Length

6389631 bp

Protein-coding Genes

6302 genes

Non-Coding Genes

506 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
Hypothetical proteinIIO_00168Not AvailablePositive148218 - 14847810060.9
Head-tail adaptorIIO_00169Not AvailablePositive148459 - 14878812923.6
Hypothetical proteinIIO_00170Not AvailablePositive148778 - 14910712567.8
Hypothetical proteinIIO_00171Not AvailablePositive149107 - 14948414234.0
Major tail proteinIIO_00172Not AvailablePositive149496 - 15012523195.7
Tail assembly chaperoneIIO_00173Not AvailablePositive150137 - 15052314781.0
Hypothetical proteinIIO_00174Not AvailablePositive150764 - 154063121652.0
Putative tail component proteinIIO_00175Not AvailablePositive154056 - 15473925707.0
Endopeptidase/tail proteinIIO_00176Not AvailablePositive154736 - 15665871647.5
Hypothetical proteinIIO_00177Not AvailablePositive156678 - 15905689496.1

Displaying genes 41 – 50 of 6808 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.