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
abc transporter substrate-binding proteinCP986_00730Not AvailableNegative123644 - 12454633665.2
sulfate abc transporter atp-binding proteinCP986_00735Not AvailableNegative124546 - 12528327463.8
abc transporter permeaseCP986_00740Not AvailableNegative125284 - 12639342016.6
hypothetical proteinCP986_00745Not AvailablePositive126494 - 12703620487.0
hypothetical proteinCP986_00750Not AvailableNegative127060 - 12799537407.2
hypothetical proteinCP986_00755Not AvailableNegative127992 - 12956062483.0
hypothetical proteinCP986_00760Not AvailablePositive129725 - 13012015321.8
s-ribosylhomocysteine lyaseCP986_00765Not AvailablePositive130184 - 13069919131.2
hypothetical proteinCP986_00770Not AvailablePositive130704 - 13114717101.7
hypothetical proteinCP986_00775Not AvailablePositive131157 - 13190629234.8

Displaying genes 191 – 200 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.