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Revision as of 15:50, 8 April 2010
Classification
Domain (Archaea); Phylum (Euryarchaeota); Class (Thermoplasmata); Order (Thermoplasmatales); Family (Ferroplasmaceae); Genus (Ferroplasma)
Species
Ferroplasma acidiphilum
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.
References
Author
Page authored by Nathan I. Johns and Indumathy Jayamani, students of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.