Nanoarchaeum equitans

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A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Nanoarchaeum equitans

Classification

Higher order taxa

Archaea; Nanoarchaeota; Nanoarchaeum

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