Nostoc linckia z16

Gram-negativeFilamentous

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Cyanobacteriota

Class

Cyanophyceae

Order

Nostocales

Family

Nostocaceae

Genus

Nostoc

Description

Nostoc linckia z16 is a Gram-negative, filamentous cyanobacterium characterized by its unique morphology and physiological attributes. This organism possesses flagella, which facilitates motility and possibly enhances its ability to colonize various environments. Nostoc linckia z16 has a single replicon, indicating a streamlined genomic structure that may contribute to its adaptability and efficiency in resource utilization. The accession number for this strain is LAHI00000000.1, which serves as a reference for further research and genomic studies. Ecologically, the filamentous structure of Nostoc linckia z16 suggests its potential role in forming mats or biofilms in aquatic systems. These formations can contribute to nutrient cycling and provide habitats for various microorganisms. The presence of flagella may also allow this cyanobacterium to navigate towards favorable conditions, such as light or nutrient-rich areas, enhancing its survival and proliferation in diverse environments. Overall, the traits of Nostoc linckia z16 highlight its adaptability and ecological significance in microbial communities.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumCyanobacteriota
ClassCyanophyceae
OrderNostocales
FamilyNostocaceae
GenusNostoc
SpeciesNostoc linckia
Strainz16

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeFilamentous
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Nostoc linckia z16
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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

Nostoc linckia z16 scaffold2729.1, whole genome shotgun sequence.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

2915859 bp

Thymine Count

2919166 bp

Guanine Count

2045003 bp

Cytosine Count

2055023 bp

Genome Length

9936114 bp

Protein-coding Genes

8020 genes

Non-Coding Genes

116 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
caax proteaseVF13_33480Not AvailableNegative8040341 - 804126435224.1
2-dehydropantoate 2-reductaseVF13_33485Not AvailablePositive8041417 - 804240035192.7
delta(24)-sterol c-methyltransferaseVF13_33490Not AvailableNegative8042401 - 804339036640.3
hypothetical proteinVF13_33495Not AvailableNegative8043836 - 804459728701.6
nadph-dependent fmn reductaseVF13_33500Not AvailablePositive8044809 - 804538720525.8
cell division protein ftswVF13_33505Not AvailableNegative8045721 - 804692344125.1
heme no-binding proteinVF13_33515Not AvailableNegative8048874 - 804942520597.4
tena/thi-4 proteinVF13_33520Not AvailableNegative8049750 - 805047826950.5
methyltransferase type 11VF13_33525Not AvailableNegative8050475 - 805124529083.9
hypothetical proteinVF13_33530Not AvailablePositive8051810 - 805277836346.8

Displaying genes 6321 – 6330 of 8136 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.