Methanothermobacter tenebrarum: Difference between revisions
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The cells are Gram-stain-positive, non-motile, straight rods. They often occur in pairs. | |||
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important. | Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important. | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 19 April 2013
Classification
Archaea; Euryarchaeota; Methanobacteria; Methanobacteriales; Methanobacteriaceae; Methanothermobacter
Species
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Methanothermobacter tenebrarum
Description and Significance
The cells are Gram-stain-positive, non-motile, straight rods. They often occur in pairs.
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
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
Methanothermobacter tenebrarum is a non-motile cell with a straight rod shape. Within its environment, the cells typically occur as individuals or in pairs. Cell walls are thick, approximately 21 nm, and bundles of fimbriae occur at the poles of the cell structure. Metabolically speaking, Methanothermobacter tenebrarum is a methanogen. In its anaerobic environment, the organism grows soley on Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide, but requires Casamino acids, tryptone, yeast extract, or vitamins for growth. Acetate also stimulates the growth of the cell.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
As of now, there is no known effect of this microbe on human health. It is not known to cause disease or be detrimental to other species in any other way.
References
Author
Page authored by Collin Rumsey and Jeffrey Hudson, students of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.
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