Query: NC_016051:1129154 Thermococcus sp. AM4 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Thermococcus; Thermococcus; Thermococcaceae; Thermococcales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: This strain was collected from the Pacific Ocean, East Pacific Rise at a depth of 2600 meters. It was cultured at 80 degrees C in basal salts medium containing carbon monoxide in the gas phase. A marine microorganism capable of using carbon monoxide as a sole carbon and energy source.
Subject: NC_000868:1386592 Pyrococcus abyssi GE5, complete genome
Lineage: Pyrococcus abyssi; Pyrococcus; Thermococcaceae; Thermococcales; Euryarchaeota; Archaea
General Information: This organism was isolated from an active chimney in the North Fiji Basin of the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 3500 meters. This organism is an obligate anaerobic, hyperthermophilic archaeon. Growth occurs at a temperature of 67-103 degrees C with optimal growth at 103 degrees C at 200 atmospheres of pressure. Increased hydrostatic pressure has been found to extend the upper growth temperature and stimulate growth.