Brevibacillus brevis X23

Gram-positiveBacilliMotileAerobic

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Paenibacillaceae

Genus

Brevibacillus

Description

Brevibacillus brevis X23 is a Gram-positive bacterium characterized by its bacilli shape and aerobic oxygen requirement. This organism possesses flagella, which contributes to its mobility. It thrives in mesophilic temperature conditions, indicating that it prefers moderate temperatures for optimal growth. The genetic structure of Brevibacillus brevis X23 is defined by a single replicon, which is typical for many bacterial species and suggests a streamlined genome organization. This bacterium is classified as free-living, indicating that it does not rely on a host for nutrients and can thrive independently in various environments. Understanding the traits of Brevibacillus brevis X23 provides insights into its ecological role. As a free-living bacterium, it may contribute to soil health and nutrient cycling, playing a significant role in the ecosystem by participating in the decomposition of organic matter. Its mobility and ability to thrive in aerobic conditions suggest that it may be involved in interactions with other microorganisms in its habitat, potentially influencing microbial community dynamics. Brevibacillus brevis X23, with its specific traits, underscores the diversity of life forms that contribute to ecological balance and microbial processes in the environment.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyPaenibacillaceae
GenusBrevibacillus
SpeciesBrevibacillus brevis
StrainX23

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeBacilli
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Brevibacillus brevis X23
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobic
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Brevibacillus brevis X23 chromosome, complete genome.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1760484 bp

Thymine Count

1769457 bp

Guanine Count

1553555 bp

Cytosine Count

1559941 bp

Genome Length

6643437 bp

Protein-coding Genes

6171 genes

Non-Coding Genes

276 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
rod shape-determining protein mrecA616_RS10500Not AvailablePositive2069979 - 207093835419.5
rod shape-determining protein mredA616_RS10505Not AvailablePositive2070938 - 207146219859.3
peptidoglycan d,d-transpeptidase ftsi family proteinA616_RS10510Not AvailablePositive2071484 - 207391691285.7
septum site-determining protein mincA616_RS10515Not AvailablePositive2074068 - 207474524949.1
septum site-determining protein mindA616_RS10520Not AvailablePositive2074766 - 207556028703.1
rod shape-determining protein rodaA616_RS10525Not AvailablePositive2075619 - 207674942151.1
cold-shock proteinA616_RS10530Not AvailablePositive2077058 - 20772587267.51
m23 family metallopeptidaseA616_RS10535Not AvailablePositive2077417 - 207820229491.1
m50 family metallopeptidaseA616_RS10540Not AvailablePositive2078195 - 207903131676.4
aminoglycoside 6'-n-acetyltransferase aac(6')-35A616_RS10545Not AvailableNegative2079028 - 207957921468.5

Displaying genes 2201 – 2210 of 6447 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.