The number of predicted genes was 182, also the lowest on record (NCBI-Genome). In comparison, Mycoplasma genitalium, which has the smallest genome of any free-living organism, has a genome of 521 genes. Numerous genes considered essential for life seem to be missing, suggesting that the species may have achieved organelle-like status.
The number of predicted genes in this organism was 182, which is the lowest ever recorded by NCBI-Genome.  In contrast, Mycoplasma genitalium, with its tiny genome (521 genes), is considered to be the smallest free-living organism. The absence of numerous essential genes suggests that this species may have developed organelle-like features.