Sporosarcina thermotolerans

Rod

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Caryophanaceae

Genus

Sporosarcina

Description

Sporosarcina thermotolerans is a Gram-positive bacterium characterized by its rod shape. It possesses a single replicon, indicating a streamlined genomic structure that may contribute to its adaptability in various environments. The organism is known for its thermotolerance, allowing it to thrive under elevated temperature conditions, which is a significant trait for survival in fluctuating environments. The accession number for the genomic sequence of Sporosarcina thermotolerans is CP125968.1, which provides a resource for researchers studying its genetic makeup and potential applications. The simplicity of having a single replicon could play a role in the efficient regulation of its physiological processes, particularly in response to thermal stress. In terms of ecological insights, the thermotolerant characteristics of Sporosarcina thermotolerans may allow it to inhabit niche environments where other microorganisms struggle to survive. This adaptability could contribute to its role in biogeochemical cycles, especially in thermally variable ecosystems. Understanding the specific functions and interactions of Sporosarcina thermotolerans within its ecosystem could provide valuable information for applications in biotechnology and environmental microbiology.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyCaryophanaceae
GenusSporosarcina
SpeciesSporosarcina thermotolerans
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranesNot Available
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

Sporosarcina thermotolerans , Complete Genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1069013 bp

Thymine Count

1078517 bp

Guanine Count

755410 bp

Cytosine Count

756339 bp

Genome Length

3659279 bp

Protein-coding Genes

3953 genes

Non-Coding Genes

103 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
atp-binding proteinQNH10_15070O34703Positive2660085 - 266136248920.9
aminomethyl-transferring glycine dehydrogenase subunit gcvpbQNH10_15075Q65HG1Negative2661424 - 266290254818.5
aminomethyl-transferring glycine dehydrogenase subunit gcvpaQNH10_15080B1HSN6Negative2662895 - 266424749041.7
glycine cleavage system aminomethyltransferase gcvtQNH10_15085Q9K934Negative2664273 - 266537040525.4
shikimate kinaseQNH10_15090Q2YBB2Negative2665831 - 266634019679.8
hypothetical proteinQNH10_15095Not AvailableNegative2666345 - 26665246841.45
hypothetical proteinQNH10_15100Not AvailableNegative2666594 - 266694713603.7
hypothetical proteinQNH10_15105Not AvailableNegative2666932 - 266723411484.0
hypothetical proteinQNH10_15110Not AvailableNegative2667224 - 266766416445.0
competence type iv pilus major pilin comgcQNH10_15115Q8VQ71Negative2667651 - 266797711861.5

Displaying genes 3011 – 3020 of 4056 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.