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Halothiobacillus neapolitanus c2

Halothiobacillus_neapolitanus
Names Halothiobacillus neapolitanus c2
Accession numbers NC_013422
Background Halothiobacillus neapolitanus (strain ATCC 23641 / c2) is a sulfur oxidizing chemoautotrophic Gram-negative bacterium isolated from a sulfide-rich natural spa. This organism is able to tolerate high concentrations of sulfide and fixes CO(2) using a polyhedral body called a carboxysome which contains the primary carbon fixing enzyme, ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase. The carboxysome is a polyhedral "organelles," made up entirely of protein. It plays important roles in microbial CO(2) sequestration. H.neapolitanus is the model organism for structural and functional studies of carboxysomes and plays important roles in the global biogeochemical carbon and sulfur cycles by virtue of its ability to satisfy its carbon and energy needs entirely with inorganic compounds (CO(2) and reduced sulfur compounds, respectively). It is found in a range of different environments, some of which can be classified as "extreme", and has gained notoriety as a biological agent that promote corrosion of concrete, acidification of mine tailings, and bioleaching of low-grade ores. It is also being tested in a variety of bioremediation efforts. (Adaptated from http://genome.jgi-psf.org/halne/halne.home.html). (EBI Integr8)
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Bacteria
Phylum:Proteobacteria
Class:Gammaproteobacteria
Order:Chromatiales
Family:Halothiobacillaceae
Genus:Halothiobacillus
Species:neapolitanus
Strain c2
Complete Yes
Sequencing centre (16-OCT-2009) US DOE Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive B310, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1698, USA
(21-OCT-2009) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
Sequencing quality Level 6: Finished
Sequencing depth NA
Sequencing method Sanger
Isolation site Disintegrated concrete in outfall sewer of Melbourne south east sewerage system, Australia
Isolation country Australia
Number of replicons 1
Gram staining properties Negative
Shape Bacilli
Mobility Yes
Flagellar presence Yes
Number of membranes 2
Oxygen requirements Aerobic
Optimal temperature 30.0
Temperature range Mesophilic
Habitat Specialized
Biotic relationship Free living
Host name NA
Cell arrangement NA
Sporulation NA
Metabolism Carbon fixation
Sulfur oxidizer
Energy source Chemolithoautotroph
Diseases NA
Pathogenicity No