Does anyone know about the bacteria Bacillus Subtilus?
By smellsyummy
@smellsyummy (635)
United States
March 19, 2007 11:10pm CST
I am doing a report on this right now and did you know that it is an environmental bacteria and can be found in soil! I am loving my Microbiology class, anyone else?
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@vetsmom_rgv (1083)
• United States
20 Mar 07
Bacillus subtiis is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium commonly found in soil! Did you know that? It's a member of the genus bacillus, B. subtilis has the ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. Unlike several other well-known species, B. subtilis has historically been classified as an obligate aerobe, though recent research has demonstrated that this it not strictly correct.
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@smellsyummy (635)
• United States
20 Mar 07
Yes, I do know that it is Gram positive and catalase positive, as well as others. It is my "Unknown" bacteria project.
Do you have a science background?
We are learning about virus's right now, it's very interesting. Alot of information to take in all at once though!
@smellsyummy (635)
• United States
20 Mar 07
That's great!
I hope you don't mind me asking, but what field are you in? I'm in Nursing right now and love all the directions that it has. You??
