Bacillus is a genus of rod shaped bacteria.
They are Gram-positive, meaning they have an extra outside cell layer.

Bacilli are partly or wholly aerobic.
They do aerobic respiration.
They are everywhere in nature.
Bacillus includes both free-living (non-parasitic) and parasitic pathogenic species.

Under stressful conditions, they produce endospores.
These are not true spores, but like survival pods they can stay in a dormant state for long periods.

Some species of Bacillus are worth noting:
Bacillus anthracis, which causes Anthrax.

Bacillus subtilis is considered an model organism.
It is often used in genetic engineering.

Bacillus cereus which is responsible for a form of food poisoning.

Bacillus thuringensis which is used in pest control.
It produces a toxin which can kill some moths, and certain butterflies.
Bacillus is a genus of rod shaped bacteria. They are Gram-positive, meaning they have an extra outside cell layer.
Bacilli are partly or wholly aerobic. They do aerobic respiration. They are everywhere in nature. Bacillus includes both free-living (non-parasitic) and parasitic pathogenic species.
Under stressful conditions, they produce endospores. These are not true spores, but like survival pods they can stay in a dormant state for long periods.
Some species of Bacillus are worth noting:
Bacillus anthracis, which causes Anthrax.
Bacillus subtilis is considered an model organism. It is often used in genetic engineering.
Bacillus cereus which is responsible for a form of food poisoning.
Bacillus thuringensis which is used in pest control. It produces a toxin which can kill some moths, and certain butterflies.
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