Query: NC_020304:2107979 Desulfocapsa sulfexigens DSM 10523, complete genome
Lineage: Desulfocapsa sulfexigens; Desulfocapsa; Desulfobulbaceae; Desulfobacterales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: Desulfocapsa sulfexigens is capable of sulfur disproportination. This process is highly relevant for the sulfur cycle in the environment. Nitrogen fixation, Dissimilatory sulfate reduction.
Subject: NC_003869:45560 Thermoanaerobacter tengcongensis MB4, complete genome
Lineage: Caldanaerobacter subterraneus; Caldanaerobacter; Thermoanaerobacteraceae; Thermoanaerobacterales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: This organism was originally isolated from a hot spring in Tengcong, China, and is the type strain for the species. Genomic analysis indicates it is similar to Bacillus halodurans and that it has one of the most biased leading strand distribution of genes. Although the organism has not been observed to be motile or to sporulate, it does contain genes for both functions. The bacterium produces acetate and ethanol from glucose and cannot degrade xylan and cellulose.