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
mbl fold hydrolaseCOA82_06015Not AvailableNegative1245830 - 124746161390.8
hypothetical proteinCOA82_06020Not AvailableNegative1247535 - 124877044346.1
dna helicase pcraCOA82_06025Not AvailablePositive1248907 - 125107882146.9
dna ligase (nad(+)) ligaCOA82_06030Not AvailablePositive1251108 - 125309674193.1
methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteinCOA82_06035Not AvailablePositive1253244 - 125523272037.1
tigr01906 family membrane proteinCOA82_06040Not AvailablePositive1255368 - 125607227527.3
iron transporter feoaCOA82_06045Not AvailablePositive1256288 - 12565007610.74
ferrous iron transporter bCOA82_06050Not AvailablePositive1256504 - 125827664344.8
hypothetical proteinCOA82_06055Not AvailablePositive1258382 - 125902023936.1
hypothetical proteinCOA82_06060Not AvailablePositive1258956 - 125995137120.6

Displaying genes 1221 – 1230 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.