Bacillus mycoides
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Bacillus mycoides is a bacterium of the genus Bacillus
Bacillus
Bacillus is a genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria and a member of the division Firmicutes. Bacillus species can be obligate aerobes or facultative anaerobes, and test positive for the enzyme catalase. Ubiquitous in nature, Bacillus includes both free-living and pathogenic species...

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Gram positive

Rhizoid formation

immobile

Casein breakdown positive

Gelatin breakdown positive

Catalase positive

Glucose fermentation positive

Lactose fermentation negative

O/F Media Facultative anaerobe

Nitrate breakdown to nitrogen gas

Indole test: Tryptophanase not present

Hydrogen sulfide not present

Methyl red positive test for stable products

Citrate utilization proved to breakdown alkaline

It forms chains of cells, is non motile, and can form acid from glucose. Its cell body does not swell when sporulating, and is usually larger than 3 micrometres. Using the test Vosges-Prostkauer, Bacillus mycoides produces a positive result. It can also hydrolyse starch.
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