Microbe Identification
Microbe namePyrococcus abyssi GE5
NCBI Taxonomy ID272844
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomArchaea
KingdomArchaea
PhylumEuryarchaeota
ClassThermococci
OrderThermococcales
FamilyThermococcaceae
GenusPyrococcus
Species abyssi
Strain
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Oxygen preferenceAnaerobe
Optimal temperature103
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