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
crp/fnr family transcriptional regulatorCOA82_01695Not AvailableNegative325015 - 32570425887.3
4fe-4s ferredoxinCOA82_01700Not AvailablePositive325797 - 32656127780.4
hypothetical proteinCOA82_01705Not AvailablePositive326586 - 32690912119.7
hydroxylamine reductaseCOA82_01710Not AvailablePositive326939 - 32857659751.9
hypothetical proteinCOA82_01715Not AvailableNegative328663 - 33033061317.5
abc transporter permeaseCOA82_01720Not AvailableNegative330537 - 33173342679.9
abc transporter atp-binding proteinCOA82_01725Not AvailableNegative331743 - 33326356149.6
sugar abc transporter substrate-binding proteinCOA82_01730Not AvailableNegative333356 - 33447440092.6
d-xylose transporter subunit xylfCOA82_01735Not AvailableNegative334651 - 33570339633.0
hypothetical proteinCOA82_01740Not AvailableNegative335707 - 33729961438.7

Displaying genes 371 – 380 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.