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
Image of Haloferax sp. ATCC BAA-644
AI-generated image based on bacteria physiology
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
hypothetical proteinC458_12561Not AvailableNegative2560135 - 256239981194.0
50s ribosomal protein l7aeC458_12566Not AvailablePositive2562772 - 256313412636.7
30s ribosomal protein s28eC458_12571Not AvailablePositive2563141 - 25633657994.43
50s ribosomal protein l24C458_12576Not AvailablePositive2563368 - 25635687506.63
mulitfunctional nucleoside diphosphate kinase/apyrimidinic endonuclease/3'-phosphodiesteraseC458_12581Not AvailablePositive2563569 - 256403317490.3
methionine synthaseC458_12586Not AvailableNegative2564402 - 256547540341.7
vitamin-b12 independent methionine synthaseC458_12591Not AvailableNegative2565472 - 256648236891.9
methyltransferaseC458_12596Not AvailableNegative2566538 - 256713721472.0
small conductance mechanosensitive ion channel (mscs) family transporterC458_12601Not AvailableNegative2567134 - 256832742735.4
16s ribosomal rna methyltransferase ksga/dim1 family proteinC458_12606Not AvailableNegative2568331 - 256919431707.2

Displaying genes 2501 – 2510 of 3597 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.