Acholeplasma hippikon

Gram-positiveCocci

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Mycoplasmatota

Class

Mollicutes

Order

Acholeplasmatales

Family

Acholeplasmataceae

Genus

Acholeplasma

Description

Acholeplasma hippikon is a Gram-positive bacterium characterized by its cocci shape. This organism possesses flagella, which may suggest motility, although the specific functional implications of this feature in Acholeplasma hippikon are not detailed in the available data. Notably, this bacterium has two replicons, indicating a potential for complex genetic regulation and replication mechanisms. The availability of sequence accessions, specifically LR215050.1 and LR215051.1, highlights the genetic information that can be utilized for further studies on this species. These accessions can serve as references for genomic comparisons, phylogenetic studies, and understanding the genetic diversity within the Acholeplasma genus. From a biological and ecological perspective, the presence of two replicons may suggest adaptability to various environments, potentially allowing Acholeplasma hippikon to thrive in diverse ecological niches. The significance of its flagella may also play a role in its ecological interactions, possibly influencing its ability to colonize specific habitats or compete with other microorganisms. Further research could elucidate these dynamics, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of Acholeplasma hippikon's role in its ecosystem.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumMycoplasmatota
ClassMollicutes
OrderAcholeplasmatales
FamilyAcholeplasmataceae
GenusAcholeplasma
SpeciesAcholeplasma hippikon
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Acholeplasma hippikon
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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

Acholeplasma hippikon , Complete Genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

501552 bp

Thymine Count

503541 bp

Guanine Count

226179 bp

Cytosine Count

224903 bp

Genome Length

1456175 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1346 genes

Non-Coding Genes

46 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
methionine import system permease protein metpNCTC10172_01416P46492Negative1454601 - 145530225848.4
abc transporter atp-binding proteinNCTC10172_01417Q895C4Negative1455265 - 145602628858.0
periplasmic serine endoprotease degp precursorNCTC10172_01418O85291Negative803 - 154027046.3
uncharacterised proteinNCTC10172_01419Not AvailableNegative1609 - 18579237.84
uncharacterised proteinNCTC10172_01420Not AvailablePositive1993 - 21305493.62
predicted transcriptional regulatorNCTC10172_01421Not AvailableNegative2686 - 347730245.5
uncharacterised proteinNCTC10172_01422Not AvailableNegative3687 - 396210442.3
uncharacterised proteinNCTC10172_01423P42541Negative4188 - 44219626.87
predicted transcriptional regulatorNCTC10172_01424Not AvailablePositive4683 - 49229020.87
replication initiation/membrane attachment proteinNCTC10172_01425Not AvailablePositive4912 - 558026588.1

Displaying genes 1391 – 1400 of 1405 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.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.