Magnetospirillum magnetotacicum

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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

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Author

Page authored by _____, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.