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===Higher order taxa=== | ===Higher order taxa=== | ||
Domain: Bacteria | |||
Phylum: Firmicutes | |||
Class: Clostridia | |||
Order: Clostridiales | |||
Family: Clostridiaceae | |||
Genus: Clostridium | |||
Species: C. perfringens | |||
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==Description and significance== | ==Description and significance== | ||
Clostridium perfringens is a rod shaped Gram-positive bacteria, which is a mesophile that has an optimal growing temperature of 37 oC. It is a non-motile pathogen that produces endospores. | |||
==Genome structure== | ==Genome structure== |
Revision as of 19:59, 27 August 2007
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Kulee
Classification
Higher order taxa
Domain: Bacteria Phylum: Firmicutes Class: Clostridia Order: Clostridiales Family: Clostridiaceae Genus: Clostridium Species: C. perfringens
Species
NCBI: Taxonomy |
Clostridium perfringens
Description and significance
Clostridium perfringens is a rod shaped Gram-positive bacteria, which is a mesophile that has an optimal growing temperature of 37 oC. It is a non-motile pathogen that produces endospores.
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? 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
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? 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
Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required
References
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