Gordonia phage Colossa
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| Detailed Information for Phage Colossa | |
| Discovery Information | |
| Isolation Host | Gordonia rubripertincta NRRL B-16540 |
| Found By | Brandon Mitchell Hernandez |
| Year Found | 2024 |
| Location Found | Durham, NC United States |
| Finding Institution | Durham Technical Community College |
| Program | Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science |
| From enriched soil sample? | Yes |
| Isolation Temperature | 25°C |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.025984 N, 78.785948 W Map |
| Discovery Notes | I discovered my phage in the backyard soil of my mother’s house, where there are chickens that frequently burrow and a vegetable garden. The chickens’ activity regularly disturbs the soil, adding organic matter that enriches the environment. The soil’s close proximity to vegetable plants and natural fertilizer from the chickens creates a nutrient-rich habitat. This setting likely supports a diverse microbial community influenced by both animal and plant life, offering an ideal environment for unique phage discovery. |
| Naming Notes | The name Colossa is inspired by the Colossal Titan from Attack on Titan, symbolizing a large or powerful phage. The choice of "Colossa" maintains a professional tone while reflecting the strength and impact often associated with the Colossal Titan. This name is easily pronounceable, adheres to SEA-PHAGES guidelines, and avoids any complex capitalization or systematic numbering. It’s a fitting name for a phage discovered in a rich, nutrient-dense environment where significant microbial diversity might be expected. |
| Sequencing Information | |
| Sequencing Complete? | No |
| Genome length (bp) | Unknown |
| Character of genome ends | Unknown |
| Fasta file available? | No |
| Characterization | |
| Cluster | Unclustered |
| Subcluster | -- |
| Annotating Institution | Unknown or unassigned |
| Annotation Status | Not sequenced |
| Has been Phamerated? | No |
| Publication Info | |
| Uploaded to GenBank? | No |
| GenBank Accession | None yet |
| Refseq Number | None yet |
| Archiving Info | |
| Archiving status | Not in Pitt Archives |