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
phospho-n-acetylmuramoyl-pentapeptide- transferaseVF13_36815Not AvailablePositive8835001 - 883599936709.6
udp-n-acetylmuramoylalanine--d-glutamate ligaseVF13_36820Not AvailablePositive8836001 - 883733249225.8
cell division protein ftswVF13_36825Not AvailablePositive8837380 - 883868748483.6
udp-diphospho-muramoylpentapeptide beta-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferaseVF13_36830Not AvailablePositive8838785 - 883987940217.2
udp-n-acetylmuramate--alanine ligaseVF13_36835Not AvailablePositive8839937 - 884051821373.7
hypothetical proteinVF13_36840Not AvailableNegative8840563 - 88407998779.35
photosystem reaction center subunit hVF13_36845Not AvailableNegative8841178 - 884216437462.6
chromosome segregation protein smcVF13_36850Not AvailableNegative8842223 - 8845864137168.0
Trna-alaNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive8849459 - 8849535Not Available
Trna-ileNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive8849640 - 8849716Not Available

Displaying genes 6951 – 6960 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.