Living BeingsCompare species
Deinococcus radiodurans
Deinococcus radiodurans
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Deinococcus radiodurans | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Rounded cells commonly occur in grouped arrangements. Pigmented colonies and cell shape alone do not provide a secure identification. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Cultured isolates have been studied under ordinary growth conditions and experimental stress; radiation resistance does not mean radiation is required for growth. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Organic nutrients support heterotrophic growth. Stress resistance should not be confused with obtaining energy from radiation. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Cells coordinate repair and recovery after DNA damage, oxidative stress or desiccation-related challenges. | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. |
| Reproduction and life cycle | Cell division produces new cells when conditions permit. Genome maintenance is critical to recovery before normal growth resumes. | Data unavailable |
| Geographic distribution | Authenticated isolates and research collections provide traceable records. A full environmental range is not established by the genome study. | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. |
| Ecological role | Its stress biology helps explain microbial persistence during changing hydration and resource conditions. | Data unavailable |
| Distinctive adaptations | The R1 genome study identified multiple systems associated with DNA repair, damage handling and recovery from starvation or desiccation. Its resistance is therefore not adequately explained by one supposed protective gene. The sequenced strain also carries multiple DNA elements, providing a framework for testing how these cellular systems work together. | Data unavailable |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: cellular organisms.