Blastococcus fimeti

sphere

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Actinomycetota

Class

Actinomycetes

Order

Geodermatophilales

Family

Geodermatophilaceae

Genus

Blastococcus

Description

Blastococcus fimeti is a Gram-positive, spherical bacterium characterized by its single replicon. This organism is classified under the genus Blastococcus, which is known for its role in various ecological niches, particularly in soil and environmental contexts. The Gram-positive nature of Blastococcus fimeti indicates that its cell wall contains a thick layer of peptidoglycan, which is a distinguishing feature of this group of bacteria. This structural characteristic can influence the bacterium's resistance to environmental stresses and its interactions with other microorganisms. The solitary replicon suggests a streamlined genetic organization, which may contribute to its adaptability in various environments. The accession number for Blastococcus fimeti is FNAW00000000.1, indicating its presence in genomic databases for further study and reference. In summary, the traits of Blastococcus fimeti highlight its classification as a Gram-positive, spherical bacterium with a single replicon, underscoring its potential ecological roles. Understanding these traits can provide insights into its survival mechanisms and interactions within microbial communities, especially in soil ecosystems where similar bacteria often play crucial roles in nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumActinomycetota
ClassActinomycetes
OrderGeodermatophilales
FamilyGeodermatophilaceae
GenusBlastococcus
SpeciesBlastococcus fimeti
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesGram-positive
Shapesphere
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranesNot Available
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

Blastococcus sp. DSM 44205 genome assembly, contig:

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

538592 bp

Thymine Count

537706 bp

Guanine Count

1482208 bp

Cytosine Count

1485755 bp

Genome Length

4044261 bp

Protein-coding Genes

3853 genes

Non-Coding Genes

78 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
glycosyltransferase involved in cell wall bisynthesisSAMN05660485_02948Not AvailableNegative2977093 - 297839147876.9
gdp-mannose 6-dehydrogenaseSAMN05660485_02949Not AvailableNegative2978385 - 297970146419.8
uncharacterized conserved protein, heparinase superfamilySAMN05660485_02950Not AvailableNegative2979698 - 298165370656.6
capsular polysaccharide biosynthesis proteinSAMN05660485_02951Not AvailableNegative2981650 - 298233924207.0
polysaccharide lyaseSAMN05660485_02952Not AvailablePositive2982558 - 298352035378.6
glycosyl transferase family 2SAMN05660485_02953Not AvailablePositive2983667 - 298451530107.2
membrane protein involved in the export of o-antigen and teichoic acidSAMN05660485_02954Not AvailablePositive2984529 - 298590547458.4
hypothetical proteinSAMN05660485_02955Not AvailablePositive2985898 - 298683634306.5
nucleoside-diphosphate-sugar epimeraseSAMN05660485_02956Not AvailableNegative2986889 - 298787235941.3
glycosyltransferase involved in cell wall bisynthesisSAMN05660485_02957Not AvailablePositive2988049 - 298923941950.6

Displaying genes 2941 – 2950 of 3931 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.