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As an extremely thermophilic eubacteria, "Thermotoga neapolitana" is not viable under the conditions that support most life. It therefore has no known diseases associated with it, and at present has not been found to be pathogenic. | |||
==Application to Biotechnology== | ==Application to Biotechnology== |
Revision as of 06:31, 28 August 2007
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Thermotoga neapolitana
Classification
Higher order taxa
Bacteria; Thermotogae; Thermotogae; Thermotogales; Thermotogaceae; Thermotoga
Species
NCBI: Taxonomy |
Thermotoga neapolitana
Description and significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. Include a picture or two (with sources) if you can find them.
Genome structure
Describe the size = 1800 Kb and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle?
Cell structure and metabolism
Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology
Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc.
Pathology
As an extremely thermophilic eubacteria, "Thermotoga neapolitana" is not viable under the conditions that support most life. It therefore has no known diseases associated with it, and at present has not been found to be pathogenic.
Application to Biotechnology
Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?
Current Research
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References
Edited by student of Rachel Larsen