Metallosphaera sedula DSM 5348

Names Metallosphaera sedula DSM 5348
Accession numbers NC_009440
Background Metallosphaera sedula (strain ATCC 51363 / DSM 5348) is a thermophilic aerobic archaeon phylogenetically associated with the kingdom Crenarchaeota. Metallosphaera sedula (strain ATCC 51363 / DSM 5348) was isolated from a thermal pond in the Pisciarelli Solfatara in Italy. This organism is able to leach metals from sulfidic ores making it a potential bioleaching agent. The rate of oxidation of iron pyrite for this organism is increased under conditions of thermal and chemical stress. The genome sequence will provide information on the production and regulation of enzymes involved in the biooxidation of metals. (HAMAP: METS5)
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Archaea
Phylum:Crenarchaeota
Class:Thermoprotei
Order:Sulfolobales
Family:Sulfolobaceae
Genus:Metallosphaera
Species:sedula
Strain DSM 5348
Complete Yes
Sequencing centre (08-MAY-2007) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
(17-APR-2007) US DOE Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive B100, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1698, USA
Sequencing quality Level 6: Finished
Sequencing depth NA
Sequencing method NA
Isolation site Thermal pond in the Pisciarelli Solfatara in Italy
Isolation country Italy
Number of replicons 1
Gram staining properties Negative
Shape Cocci
Mobility No
Flagellar presence Yes
Number of membranes 1
Oxygen requirements Aerobic
Optimal temperature 70.0
Temperature range Thermophilic
Habitat Specialized
Biotic relationship Free living
Host name NA
Cell arrangement Singles
Sporulation Nonsporulating
Metabolism Iron oxidizer
Energy source NA
Diseases NA
Pathogenicity No