Arcobacter aquimarinus

Gram-negativeBacilli

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Arcobacteraceae

Genus

Arcobacter

Description

Arcobacter aquimarinus is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its bacilli shape. This species possesses true flagella, which are likely essential for its motility in aquatic environments. Notably, it has a single replicon, indicating a streamlined genomic structure that may influence its adaptability and survival in various habitats. The accession number NXIJ00000000.1 refers to the genetic sequence data available for Arcobacter aquimarinus, providing a basis for further research into its genomic characteristics and potential applications. Ecologically, Arcobacter aquimarinus is noteworthy for its presence in marine environments, suggesting it may play a role in nutrient cycling and microbial dynamics within aquatic ecosystems. Its motility, facilitated by flagella, may enable it to thrive in diverse ecological niches, contributing to its ecological interactions and potential pathogenicity in marine organisms. Understanding the traits of Arcobacter aquimarinus can enhance our knowledge of microbial life in marine ecosystems and its implications for environmental health.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyArcobacteraceae
GenusArcobacter
SpeciesArcobacter aquimarinus
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeBacilli
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Arcobacter aquimarinus
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

Arcobacter aquimarinus strain CECT 8442

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

896755 bp

Thymine Count

909352 bp

Guanine Count

322724 bp

Cytosine Count

332422 bp

Genome Length

2461253 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2440 genes

Non-Coding Genes

71 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
phosphatidylserine synthaseCP986_08920Not AvailablePositive1751494 - 175205121200.3
exopolyphosphataseCP986_08925Not AvailablePositive1752064 - 175298434358.4
hypothetical proteinCP986_08930Not AvailableNegative1752981 - 175378130155.5
acetolactate synthase, large subunit, biosynthetic typeCP986_08935Not AvailablePositive1753955 - 175565262506.7
acetolactate synthase small subunitCP986_08940Not AvailablePositive1755652 - 175614918645.5
udp-3-o-(3-hydroxymyristoyl)glucosamine n-acyltransferaseCP986_08945Not AvailablePositive1756192 - 175713933640.6
cell division protein ftskCP986_08950Not AvailablePositive1757201 - 175767918626.2
carbamoyltransferase hypfCP986_08955Not AvailableNegative1757680 - 175817719255.1
hypothetical proteinCP986_08960Not AvailableNegative1758196 - 175972858604.7
ni/fe hydrogenaseCP986_08965Not AvailableNegative1759712 - 176029921791.3

Displaying genes 1781 – 1790 of 2511 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.