| Alicyclobacillus vulcanalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Bacillota |
| Class: | Bacilli |
| Order: | Caryophanales |
| Family: | Alicyclobacillaceae |
| Genus: | Alicyclobacillus |
| Species: | A. vulcanalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Alicyclobacillus vulcanalis Simbahan et al. 2004 | |
Alicyclobacillus vulcanalis is a species of Gram positive, strictly aerobic, thermophilic bacterium. The bacteria are acidophilic and produce endospores. It was first isolated from water in a hot spring from Coso Hot Springs, California, United States. The species was first described in 2004, and the name refers to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metal working. [1]
The optimum growth temperature for A. vulcanalis is 55 °C, and can grow in the 35-65 °C range. The optimum pH is 4.0, and can grow in pH 2.0-6.0. [1] Many of its enzymes have been investigated for potential biotechnological uses. [2] [3]
