Prochlorococcus sp. MIT 1306

Gram-negativeCocci

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Cyanobacteriota

Class

Cyanophyceae

Order

Synechococcales

Family

Prochlorococcaceae

Genus

Prochlorococcus

Description

Prochlorococcus sp. MIT 1306 is a Gram-negative, cocci-shaped marine cyanobacterium notable for its ecological significance in oceanic environments. This organism possesses flagella, which aid in its motility and potential interactions within its aquatic ecosystem. Prochlorococcus sp. MIT 1306 has a single replicon, indicating a streamlined genomic structure that may contribute to its efficiency in nutrient utilization and adaptation to fluctuating marine conditions. The accession number LVHL00000000.1 corresponds to its genomic data, which provides a basis for further research on its metabolic pathways and ecological roles. Prochlorococcus species are known to be among the most abundant photosynthetic organisms in the oceans, playing a crucial role in primary production and carbon cycling. Their ability to thrive in oligotrophic conditions highlights their importance in marine food webs and the global carbon cycle. The presence of flagella in Prochlorococcus sp. MIT 1306 may also suggest an adaptation strategy allowing it to navigate towards optimal light and nutrient conditions, which is essential for its survival and growth in the vast oceanic expanses. Overall, Prochlorococcus sp. MIT 1306 exemplifies the complex interactions and adaptations of microbial life in marine ecosystems, reflecting its significance in biogeochemical processes and ocean health.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumCyanobacteriota
ClassCyanophyceae
OrderSynechococcales
FamilyProchlorococcaceae
GenusProchlorococcus
SpeciesProchlorococcus sp. MIT 1306
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeCocci
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Prochlorococcus sp. MIT 1306
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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

Prochlorococcus sp. MIT 1306 PMIT1306_contig000012, whole genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

634950 bp

Thymine Count

602018 bp

Guanine Count

621116 bp

Cytosine Count

640860 bp

Genome Length

2498944 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2512 genes

Non-Coding Genes

0 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
putative phycocyanin operon protein zPMIT1306_00049Not AvailablePositive41689 - 4232423338.3
putative phycocyanin operon protein zPMIT1306_00050Not AvailableNegative42328 - 4327533632.1
hypothetical proteinPMIT1306_00051Not AvailablePositive44032 - 442387529.95
hypothetical proteinPMIT1306_00052Not AvailablePositive45036 - 4638550848.6
putative phycoerythrobilin lyase cpetPMIT1306_00053Not AvailableNegative46703 - 4731723902.4
putative phycoerythrobilin lyase cpesPMIT1306_00054Not AvailableNegative47335 - 4786820156.0
hypothetical proteinPMIT1306_00055Not AvailableNegative47858 - 480466778.04
hypothetical proteinPMIT1306_00056Not AvailablePositive48514 - 4881911370.6
hypothetical proteinPMIT1306_00057Not AvailableNegative49053 - 493079587.48
hypothetical proteinPMIT1306_00059Not AvailablePositive50324 - 504705054.18

Displaying genes 41 – 50 of 2512 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.