Bacillus cereus HuB4-4

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus HuB4-4 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exists in chains and is classified as an aerobic organism. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0 °C, indicating a preference for mesophilic environments. Bacillus cereus species are known for their ability to inhabit diverse habitats, which may include soil, water, and various plant materials, allowing them to play significant roles in nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition. The aerobic nature of Bacillus cereus HuB4-4 suggests that it requires oxygen for growth and metabolism, a trait that can influence its ecological niche and interactions with other microorganisms. The presence of Bacillus cereus in multiple habitats underscores its versatility and adaptability, potentially contributing to its role in various ecological processes. Moreover, the chain arrangement of the bacterial cells may provide advantages in certain environments, such as enhanced survival during nutrient scarcity or increased efficiency in colonization of surfaces. The traits exhibited by Bacillus cereus HuB4-4 reflect a microbial organism well-suited to thrive in a variety of ecological contexts, potentially influencing soil health and ecosystem dynamics.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainHuB4-4

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus HuB4-4
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperature25
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus HuB4-4


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

2092705 bp

Thymine Count

2085285 bp

Guanine Count

1118690 bp

Cytosine Count

1112785 bp

Genome Length

6409465 bp

Protein-coding Genes

6230 genes

Non-Coding Genes

572 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
hypothetical proteinIGM_00295Not AvailablePositive246069 - 2462998820.12
Hypothetical proteinIGM_00296Not AvailablePositive246292 - 24662713575.9
Hypothetical proteinIGM_00297Not AvailablePositive246778 - 24713413973.8
Terminase-like protein large subunitIGM_00298Not AvailablePositive247131 - 24878664645.6
Portal proteinIGM_00299Not AvailablePositive248770 - 24995745423.1
Peptidase s14 clppIGM_00300Not AvailablePositive249941 - 25072928598.1
Putative major capsid proteinIGM_00301Not AvailablePositive250733 - 25188441954.4
Hypothetical proteinIGM_00302Not AvailablePositive251897 - 25219011363.3
Putative head-tail adaptorIGM_00303Not AvailablePositive252192 - 25254513791.6
Hypothetical proteinIGM_00304Not AvailablePositive252547 - 25289112883.4

Displaying genes 41 – 50 of 6802 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.