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
ku proteinA616_RS20370Not AvailablePositive4046677 - 404763636073.4
cation diffusion facilitator family transporterA616_RS20375Not AvailableNegative4047696 - 404857731867.6
phosphomethylpyrimidine synthase thicA616_RS20380Not AvailablePositive4049092 - 405084665035.2
hypothetical proteinA616_RS32910Not AvailablePositive4050862 - 40510326690.03
duf1904 family proteinA616_RS20385Not AvailableNegative4051082 - 405141112536.6
rna ligase family proteinA616_RS20390Not AvailablePositive4051809 - 405275035993.5
gerab/arcd/proy family transporterA616_RS20395Not AvailableNegative4052772 - 405413050864.2
hypothetical proteinA616_RS20400Not AvailableNegative4054143 - 40543799397.93
ger(x)c family spore germination proteinA616_RS20405Not AvailableNegative4054372 - 405553843431.0
spore germination proteinA616_RS20410Not AvailableNegative4055535 - 405713958941.8

Displaying genes 4101 – 4110 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.