Haloplasma

Haloplasma contractile is a halophilic, cell wall-less bacterium. It is the only known representative of a deep lineage, and is classified in its own family (Haloplasmataceae) and order (Haloplasmatales), in the class Mollicutes.^[1] In terms of genetics, the bacterium Haloplasma contractile contains a dcw gene cluster is responsible for containing all the genes of the organism and promoting peptidoglycan synthesis. Also, MreB/Mbl are specific homologous parts of this bacterium that are vital in the contractility of the cell. Regarding its physical attributes, this organism consists of a spherical body with approximately two protrusions which alternate between straight and contracted forms.

Haloplasma contractile
Scientific classification
Domain:	Bacteria
Phylum:	Mycoplasmatota
Class:	Mollicutes
Order:	Haloplasmatales Rainey et al. 2008[1][2]
Family:	Haloplasmataceae Rainey et al. 2008
Genus:	Haloplasma Antunes et al. 2008
Type species
Haloplasma contractile Antunes et al. 2008
Species
H. contractile

See also

• List of Bacteria genera
• List of bacterial orders