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
bifunctional heptose 7-phosphate kinase/heptose 1-phosphate adenyltransferaseCP986_10885Not AvailablePositive2133169 - 213460252467.0
phosphoheptose isomeraseCP986_10890Not AvailablePositive2134586 - 213515220076.0
adp-heptose--lps heptosyltransferaseCP986_10895Not AvailableNegative2135144 - 213608235158.9
hypothetical proteinCP986_10900Not AvailableNegative2136079 - 213713441921.7
heptosyltransferaseCP986_10905Not AvailableNegative2137127 - 213804735123.1
glycosyl transferaseCP986_10910Not AvailableNegative2138044 - 213879328698.2
polysaccharide deacetylaseCP986_10915Not AvailableNegative2138790 - 213950027676.2
hypothetical proteinCP986_10920Not AvailableNegative2139505 - 214025429922.2
glycosyl transferaseCP986_10925Not AvailablePositive2140368 - 214141440061.2
hypothetical proteinCP986_10930Not AvailablePositive2141427 - 214203522622.5

Displaying genes 2171 – 2180 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.