Haloarcula hispanica
From MicrobeWiki, the student-edited microbiology resource
Classification
Domain: Archaea Phylum: Euryarchaeota Class: Haloarchaea Order: Halobacteriaies Family: Halobacteriaceae Genus: Haloarcula
Species
Haloarcula hispanica
Description and significance
Haloarcula Hispanica is often grown in lab to be used to study SH1 virus that infects Haloarcula Hispanica.
16S Ribosomal RNA Gene Information
Genome Structure (if the genome exists)
3,890,005 bp consisting of two chromosomes and one megaplasmid
Cell structure and metabolism
Ecology and Pathogenesis
The Genius Haloarcula is salt loving and often found in salt lakes and salty soil. the Genius Haloarcula requires at least 1.5 M NaCl for growth, but grow optimally in 2.0 to 4.5 M NaCl 40-45 degrees celsius
