Microbe Identification
Microbe namePyrococcus horikoshii
NCBI Taxonomy ID53953
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomArchaea
KingdomNot Available
PhylumEuryarchaeota
ClassThermococci
OrderThermococcales
FamilyThermococcaceae
GenusPyrococcus
Species horikoshii
StrainNot Available
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Oxygen preferenceAnaerobe
Optimal temperature98
Temperature rangeHyperthermophilic
HabitatAquatic
Biotic relationshipFree living
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNonsporulating
MetabolismSulfur respiration
Energy sourceNot Available
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenDetailsData SourceReference
HumanGutFecesExpected but not quantified