Description
A thermophilic cyanobacterium capable of nitrogen fixation that can also adapt to growth at temperatures below its optimal range. It is motile via gliding and forms branching filaments. The organism develops gelatinous, cartilaginous, or spongy mats that are dull blue-green to olive-green in color and exhibits a growth rate of approximately 1.5 doublings per day. It shows low tolerance to hydrogen sulfide and produces spores that are resistant to freezing and desiccation.
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Growth Conditions
Temperature Range
60-70°C
pH Range
6.2-7.0
Light
Medium
Media
BG110
Isolation & Collection
Location
Yellowstone National Park,USA
Environment
White Creek Hot spring
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Bacteria |
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria |
| Class | Cyanophyceae |
| Order | Nostocales |
| Family | Hapalosiphonaceae |
| Genus | Mastigocladus |
| Species | laminosus |
Quick Facts
AvailabilityAvailable
OriginYellowstone National Park,USA