Methanosphaera sp. WGK6

Cocci

Kingdom

Methanobacteriati

Phylum

Methanobacteriota

Class

Methanobacteria

Order

Methanobacteriales

Family

Methanobacteriaceae

Genus

Methanosphaera

Description

Methanosphaera sp. WGK6 is a coccoid archaeon characterized by its spherical shape. This organism possesses flagella, which may play a role in its motility and interaction with its environment. Methanosphaera sp. WGK6 has a single replicon, indicating a streamlined genomic organization typical of many archaeal species. The taxonomic identification of Methanosphaera sp. WGK6 is supported by its accession number JRWK00000000.1, which provides a reference point for further genomic studies and comparisons with related microorganisms. Cocci, like Methanosphaera sp. WGK6, are often found in various habitats, including extreme environments, where they can play significant roles in biogeochemical cycles. The presence of flagella in Methanosphaera sp. WGK6 suggests adaptability to its environment, potentially aiding in the organism's ability to navigate through substrates where it may be found. By being motile, it may better exploit resources or evade unfavorable conditions. In summary, Methanosphaera sp. WGK6 exemplifies the diversity of archaeal life forms, particularly in their morphological traits and potential ecological roles. Understanding its characteristics enhances our insight into the microbial diversity present in various environments, especially in anaerobic conditions where methanogenic archaea are crucial for methane production and nutrient cycling.

Taxonomy

KingdomMethanobacteriati
PhylumMethanobacteriota
ClassMethanobacteria
OrderMethanobacteriales
FamilyMethanobacteriaceae
GenusMethanosphaera
SpeciesMethanosphaera sp. WGK6
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNot Available
ShapeCocci
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
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

Methanosphaera sp. WGK6 contig00037, whole genome shotgun

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

Not Available

Thymine Count

Not Available

Guanine Count

Not Available

Cytosine Count

Not Available

Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

Not Available

Non-Coding Genes

Not Available

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
bifunctional phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase/phosphopantothenate synthaseNL43_05265Not AvailableNegative1133683 - 113483742779.7
hypothetical proteinNL43_05270Not AvailableNegative1134855 - 113541820883.8
hypothetical proteinNL43_05275Not AvailableNegative1135431 - 113594618241.0
chorismate mutaseNL43_05280Not AvailableNegative1136066 - 113690831265.8
hypothetical proteinNL43_05285Not AvailableNegative1137046 - 113787330860.8
hypothetical proteinNL43_05290Not AvailableNegative1137987 - 113893134526.1
hypothetical proteinNL43_05295Not AvailableNegative1138986 - 113956121123.9
hypothetical proteinNL43_05300Not AvailableNegative1139923 - 114061826612.2
6-carboxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropterin synthaseNL43_05305Not AvailableNegative1140637 - 114112218003.6
hypothetical proteinNL43_05310Not AvailableNegative1141135 - 114170121332.4

Displaying genes 981 – 990 of 1501 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.