Acidithiobacillus caldus: Difference between revisions
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A. caldus is a short, rod-shaped bacterium that moves using a single flagellum. It is gram-negative and can often be found in pairs. A. caldus typically lives within rocks found in a coal mine, and it is one of the most common microbes involved in biomining. A. caldus oxidizes reduced inorganic sulfur compounds and elemental sulfur to create the acidity needed for biomining to occur. | |||
==Genome== | ==Genome== |
Revision as of 20:45, 27 January 2020
Classification
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Acidithiobacillia; Acidithiobacillales; Acidithiobacillaceae
Genus Species
Acidithiobacillus; A. caldus
Description and Significance
A. caldus is a short, rod-shaped bacterium that moves using a single flagellum. It is gram-negative and can often be found in pairs. A. caldus typically lives within rocks found in a coal mine, and it is one of the most common microbes involved in biomining. A. caldus oxidizes reduced inorganic sulfur compounds and elemental sulfur to create the acidity needed for biomining to occur.
Genome
Describe the size and content of the genome if known (or other information about the genome if no sequence is yet available). How many chromosomes does it have? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of the microbe's cell structure and metabolism. Does it make interesting or important molecules? What is it's life cycle like?
Ecology and Known Roles in Symbiosis
In what habitat(s) do you find this microbe? What roles (if known) does this microbe play in symbiosis with other organisms? What role or contribution does this microbe contribute to the environment.
Fun Facts
List interesting facts about this microbe that would appeal to a general audience. Does the microbe play an important role in a process relevant to society?
References
Author
This page was authored by _____ as part of the 2020 UM Study USA led by Dr. Erik Hom at the University of Mississippi.