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
udp-n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanyl-d-glutamate--2, 6-diaminopimelate ligaseA616_RS21315Not AvailableNegative4237318 - 423879653822.2
stage v sporulation protein dA616_RS21320Not AvailableNegative4238949 - 424087770496.3
penicillin-binding proteinA616_RS21325Not AvailableNegative4240942 - 424341390653.3
cell division protein ftslA616_RS21330Not AvailableNegative4243554 - 424396715568.9
16s rrna (cytosine(1402)-n(4))-methyltransferase rsmhA616_RS21335Not AvailableNegative4244001 - 424494534886.9
division/cell wall cluster transcriptional repressor mrazA616_RS21340Not AvailableNegative4244963 - 424539416580.6
adenosylhomocysteinaseA616_RS21345Not AvailableNegative4245546 - 424680546236.7
lysr family transcriptional regulatorA616_RS21350Not AvailableNegative4246889 - 424781834831.3
apc family permeaseA616_RS21355Not AvailablePositive4247930 - 424919244909.2
s-layer homology domain-containing proteinA616_RS21360Not AvailableNegative4249232 - 425028439196.9

Displaying genes 4291 – 4300 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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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.