Alcanivorax: Difference between revisions
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Schneiker, S. et al. "Genome Sequence of the Ubiquitous Hydrocarbon-degrading Marine Bacterium Alcanivorax Borkumensis." Nature Biotechnology 24 (2006): 997-1004. | |||
==Author== | ==Author== | ||
Page authored by Andrew Buss, student of [http://www.kbs.msu.edu/faculty/lennon/ Prof. Jay Lennon] at Michigan State University. | Page authored by Andrew Buss, student of [http://www.kbs.msu.edu/faculty/lennon/ Prof. Jay Lennon] at Michigan State University. | ||
Revision as of 17:49, 5 April 2008
Classification
Bacteria; Phylum: Proteobacteria; Class: Gammaproteobacteria; Order: Oceanospirillales; Family: Alcanivoracaceae
Species
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NCBI: Taxonomy |
- Alcanivorax balearicum
- Alcanivorax borkumensis
- Alcanivorax dieselolei
- Alcanivorax indicus
- Alcanivorax jadensis
- Alcanivorax venustensis
Description and Significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
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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
Schneiker, S. et al. "Genome Sequence of the Ubiquitous Hydrocarbon-degrading Marine Bacterium Alcanivorax Borkumensis." Nature Biotechnology 24 (2006): 997-1004.
Author
Page authored by Andrew Buss, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.
