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Revision as of 14:21, 15 November 2022
Classification
Bacteria (Domain); Proteobacteria (Phylum); Alphaproteobacteria (Class); Rhodospirillale (Order); Rhodospirillaceae (Class); Magnetospirillum (Family); Magnetospirillum (Genus)
Species
Magnetospirillum magnetotacticum
Description and Significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
Magnetospirillum magnetotacticum was found in microaerobic zones in freshwater (Wessel).
This organism creates magnetosomes that assist in the growth of the Magnetospirillum magnetotacticum. The magnetosomes are vacuoles that use the Earth's magnetic field to orient themselves to where they will grow best (Wessel).
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.
References
Author
Page authored by Helen Grace Petty, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.