Nanoarchaeum equitans
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Nanoarchaeum equitans
Classification
Higher order taxa
domain
Species
genus species
Description and significance
appearance, habitat, etc. Why is it important for it to have its genome sequenced? How and where was it isolated? Find pictures if you can.
Genome structure
Size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? other interesting features? What is known about its sequence? Plasmids?
Cell structure and metabolism
Interesting features and/or cell structures. How it gains energy. Important molecules it produces.
Ecology
Interactions with other organisms, contributions to the environment, effect on the environment.
Pathology
Does this organism cause disease? Does it have a host? Virulence factors as well as patient symptoms.
Application to Biotechnology
Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?
Current Research
Summaries of recent research here. At least 3 required.
References
Edited by Robert Rishwain, student of Rachel Larsen and Kit Pogliano