Alkaliphilus sp.

Gram-positiveRod

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Clostridia

Order

Peptostreptococcales

Family

Natronincolaceae

Genus

Alkaliphilus

Description

Alkaliphilus sp. is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by the presence of flagella, which likely aids in its motility. The organism possesses a single replicon, indicating a relatively simple genetic structure. The accession number for this species is NVVX00000000.1, which provides a reference for its genomic data. The flagellated morphology of Alkaliphilus sp. suggests that it may thrive in environments where active movement is beneficial for accessing nutrients or escaping unfavorable conditions. Gram-positive bacteria, such as Alkaliphilus sp., typically possess a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls, which contributes to their structural integrity and may play a role in their survival in extreme environments. The ecological significance of Alkaliphilus sp. likely relates to its adaptations to alkaline conditions, which are often found in specific habitats like soda lakes and alkaline soils. These environments can be challenging for many organisms due to their high pH levels, but Alkaliphilus sp. may contribute to nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition within these ecosystems. Understanding the characteristics of Alkaliphilus sp. enhances our knowledge of microbial diversity and ecological interactions in alkaline habitats.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassClostridia
OrderPeptostreptococcales
FamilyNatronincolaceae
GenusAlkaliphilus
SpeciesAlkaliphilus sp.
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Alkaliphilus sp.
AI-generated image based on bacteria physiology
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

MAG: Alkaliphilus sp. isolate NORP52 Contig_source1383C_28584,

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

948606 bp

Thymine Count

883233 bp

Guanine Count

498879 bp

Cytosine Count

433663 bp

Genome Length

2765838 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2586 genes

Non-Coding Genes

57 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
gtp-sensing pleiotropic transcriptional regulator codyCOA82_05015Not AvailablePositive1045735 - 104651428557.4
flagellar basal body rod protein flgbCOA82_05020Not AvailablePositive1046739 - 104713714904.8
flagellar basal body rod protein flgcCOA82_05025Not AvailablePositive1047141 - 104758416181.5
flagellar hook-basal body complex protein flieCOA82_05030Not AvailablePositive1047598 - 104790311402.8
flagellar m-ring protein flifCOA82_05035Not AvailablePositive1047966 - 104951056704.8
flagellar motor switch protein fligCOA82_05040Not AvailablePositive1049548 - 105054036793.4
hypothetical proteinCOA82_05045Not AvailablePositive1050524 - 105132430564.5
escn/yscn/hrcn family type iii secretion system atpaseCOA82_05050Not AvailablePositive1051329 - 105264547604.2
flagellar export protein flijCOA82_05055Not AvailablePositive1052702 - 105315718368.3
hypothetical proteinCOA82_05060Not AvailablePositive1053166 - 105441347884.1

Displaying genes 1021 – 1030 of 2643 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.