Chitinophaga pendula

Classification Domain; Phylum; Class; Order; family [Others may be used. Use NCBI link to find]

Species: Chitinophaga pendula NCBI: [1]

Description and Significance Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.

Genome Structure Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?

Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.

Ecology and Pathogenesis Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment. If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.

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Author Page authored by Bethany Tart, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.