Desulfurococcus mucosus DSM 2162
| Names | Desulfurococcus mucosus DSM 2162 |
|---|---|
| Accession numbers | NC_014961 |
| Background | Desulfurococcus mucosus (strain ATCC 35584 / DSM 2162 / JCM 9187 / O7/1) is an extreme thermophilic anaerobic archaeon isolated from a hot solfataric spring, Iceland. It is resistant to high doses of ionizing radiation. (Adapted from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomeprj/48641). (HAMAP: DESM0) |
| Taxonomy | |
| Kingdom: | Archaea |
| Phylum: | Crenarchaeota |
| Class: | Thermoprotei |
| Order: | Desulfurococcales |
| Family: | Desulfurococcaceae |
| Genus: | Desulfurococcus |
| Species: | mucosus |
| Strain | DSM 2162 |
| Complete | Yes |
| Sequencing centre | (23-NOV-2010) US DOE Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1698, USA (25-JAN-2011) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA |
| Sequencing quality | Level 6: Finished |
| Sequencing depth | NA |
| Sequencing method | Illumina GAii, 454-GS-FLX-Titanium |
| Isolation site | Hot solfataric spring; Iceland |
| Isolation country | Iceland |
| Number of replicons | 1 |
| Gram staining properties | NA |
| Shape | Cocci |
| Mobility | No |
| Flagellar presence | No |
| Number of membranes | 1 |
| Oxygen requirements | Anaerobic |
| Optimal temperature | NA |
| Temperature range | Hyperthermophilic |
| Habitat | Fresh water, Sulfur spring |
| Biotic relationship | Free living |
| Host name | NA |
| Cell arrangement | NA |
| Sporulation | Nonsporulating |
| Metabolism | Sulfur respiration |
| Energy source | Organotroph |
| Diseases | NA |
| Pathogenicity | No |