Bacillaceae
| Definition: |
A family of bacteria which produce endospores. They are mostly saprophytes from soil, but a few are insect or animal parasites or pathogens. |
| Notes: |
pathogenic & non-pathogenic |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bacteria (1966-1974) |
Bacillaceae Categories.
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Bacillus - A genus of BACILLACEAE that are spore-forming, rod-shaped cells. Most species are saprophytic soil forms with only a few species being pathogenic. |
Bacillaceae Definitions and Terms
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