Gemmata obscuriglobus
Classification
Domain; Phylum; Class; Order; family [Others may be used. Use NCBI link to find]
Species
obscuriglobus
NCBI: Taxonomy |
Gemmata obscuriglobus
Gemmata obscuriglobus is a spherical budding bacteria isolated from a freshwater damn in Queensland, Australia. This bacteria is interesting because it exhibits several structures and cellular processes that are typically reserved for only eukaryotic cells.
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 _____, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.
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