Table 2.
Similarity levels observed by comparison of 16S rRNA gene sequence of strain LQQT with the other closet representatives of the genus Bacillus.
| Species/accession number | Percent identity | Species/accession number | Percent identity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus acidiceler | 90.9 | Bacillus horikoshii | 89.6 |
| DQ374637 | X76443 | ||
| Bacillus alkalitolerans | 94.6 | Bacillus luciferensis | 91.5 |
| DQ148952 | AJ419629 | ||
| Bacillus anthracis | 96.5 | Bacillus megatrium | 90.0 |
| DQ232746 | D16273 | ||
| Bacillus cereus | 96.4 | Bacillus mycoides | 96.2 |
| AF290547 | ACMU01000002 | ||
| Bacillus cohnii | 89.6 | Bacillus panaciterrae | 90.9 |
| X76437 | AB245380 | ||
| Bacillus flexus | 90.2 | Bacillus shackletonii | 90.4 |
| AB021185 | AJ250318 | ||
| Bacillus funiculus | 90.6 | Bacillus thuringiensis | 96.5 |
| AB049195 | AF290545 | ||
| Bacillus halmapalus | 90.7 | Brevibacillus brevis | 96.5 |
| X76447 | EU931557 |