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
hydrogenaseCOA82_05465Not AvailablePositive1131655 - 113336463769.4
serine/threonine protein phosphataseCOA82_05470Not AvailablePositive1133364 - 113453643285.1
nicotinic acid mononucleotide adenylyltransferaseCOA82_05475Not AvailablePositive1134862 - 113550024201.0
hypothetical proteinCOA82_05480Not AvailablePositive1135561 - 113655935904.7
ribosome silencing factorCOA82_05485Not AvailablePositive1136583 - 113693913589.3
leucine--trna ligaseCOA82_05490Not AvailablePositive1137276 - 113974494523.2
hypothetical proteinCOA82_05495Not AvailablePositive1139799 - 114043723534.9
thiamine biosynthesis protein apbeCOA82_05500Not AvailablePositive1140557 - 114158837747.4
cob(i)yrinic acid a,c-diamide adenosyltransferaseCOA82_05505Not AvailablePositive1141675 - 114219019240.4
nucleoside-diphosphate kinaseCOA82_05510Not AvailablePositive1142213 - 114261114992.3

Displaying genes 1111 – 1120 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.