Thorarcheota: Difference between revisions
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==Ecology and Pathogenesis== | ==Ecology and Pathogenesis== | ||
Thorarchaeota are found in estuaries in the eastern coast of the United States, specifically North Carolina. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 03:59, 1 November 2022
Classification
Archaea; Thorarchaeota; Thorarchaeia; Thorarchaeales; Thorarchaeaceae
Species
NCBI: [1] |
Candidatus Thorarchaeota
Description and Significance
Thorarchaeota were discovered in North Carolina. Their habitat is in bodies of water where marine water and fresh water merge. These bodies of water are filled with nutrients. Thorarchaeota still haven’t been cultured in a laboratory.
Genome Structure
Thorarchaeota genome is about 3.5-4.5 Mb. Thorarchaeota is linear. Thorarchaeota are closely related to Eukaryotes. Around 3,029 proteins have been sequences thus far from the genome.
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Thorarchaeota has been shown to help with the degradation or organic matter, as well as playing a part in reducing sulfur and fixation of carbon. Thorarchaeota have been shown to have metabolic pathways withe the ability to uptake and degrade carbohydrates and proteins. Even though no genes that involve nitrate reduction enzymes have been found, some of the partial genomes did in fact have genes for nitrogen fixation.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Thorarchaeota are found in estuaries in the eastern coast of the United States, specifically North Carolina.
References
Author
Page authored by Daniela Lizarazo, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.