Haloferax sp. ATCC BAA-644

Rod

Kingdom

Methanobacteriati

Phylum

Methanobacteriota

Class

Halobacteria

Order

Halobacteriales

Family

Haloferacaceae

Genus

Haloferax

Description

Haloferax sp. ATCC BAA-644 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped archaeon characterized by the presence of flagella, which facilitate motility. This organism has a single replicon, indicating a streamlined genetic structure. Its genetic sequence is accessible under the accession number AOLF00000000.1. As a member of the Haloferax genus, this species is adapted to extreme environments, specifically hypersaline conditions, where it plays a significant role in the microbial community. The presence of flagella is particularly important for its survival in such challenging habitats, allowing for movement towards optimal conditions for growth and reproduction. The unique characteristics of Haloferax sp. ATCC BAA-644 highlight the adaptability of microorganisms to extreme environments and their potential ecological roles. These adaptations not only allow for individual survival but also contribute to the biogeochemical processes in saline ecosystems, influencing nutrient cycling and overall ecosystem dynamics. Understanding such extremophiles provides insight into life's resilience and adaptability in various ecological niches.

Taxonomy

KingdomMethanobacteriati
PhylumMethanobacteriota
ClassHalobacteria
OrderHalobacteriales
FamilyHaloferacaceae
GenusHaloferax
SpeciesHaloferax sp. ATCC BAA-644
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeRod
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Haloferax sp. ATCC BAA-644 contig_38, whole genome shotgun

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

592825 bp

Thymine Count

602910 bp

Guanine Count

1195132 bp

Cytosine Count

1196088 bp

Genome Length

3587033 bp

Protein-coding Genes

3545 genes

Non-Coding Genes

52 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
trna and rrna cytosine-c5-methylaseC458_07306Not AvailablePositive1510345 - 151128634567.2
hypothetical proteinC458_07311Not AvailablePositive1511283 - 151181920175.4
hypothetical proteinC458_07316Not AvailableNegative1511853 - 151335553869.1
tat (twin-arginine translocation) pathway signal sequence domain-containing proteinC458_07321Not AvailablePositive1513487 - 151387913721.0
dna repair helicase rad25C458_07326Not AvailableNegative1513894 - 151527350220.7
hypothetical proteinC458_07331Not AvailablePositive1515370 - 15155195469.17
putative sulfonate abc transporter atp-binding proteinC458_07336Not AvailableNegative1515546 - 151637029357.3
putative sulfonate abc transporter permeaseC458_07341Not AvailableNegative1516358 - 151731734372.2
putative sulfonate abc transporter periplasmic substrate-binding proteinC458_07346Not AvailableNegative1517314 - 151822232700.4
pyridoxal phosphate-dependent aminotransferaseC458_07351Not AvailablePositive1518618 - 151973940171.6

Displaying genes 1451 – 1460 of 3597 in total

Pathways

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Metabolites

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