Bacillus circulans
Species of bacterium From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bacillus circulans is a soil-dwelling human pathogen which has been associated with "septicemia, mixed abscess infections, and wound infections",[1] as well as with meningitis.[2]
| Bacillus circulans | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Kingdom: | Bacillati |
| Phylum: | Bacillota |
| Class: | Bacilli |
| Order: | Bacillales |
| Family: | Bacillaceae |
| Genus: | Bacillus |
| Species: | B. circulans |
| Binomial name | |
| Bacillus circulans Jordan, 1890 | |
This species has been recently transferred into the genus Niallia.[3] The correct nomenclature is Niallia circulans.
Morphology
Staining
Gram-positive, Gram-variable or Gram-negative. Positive spore stain result.[2]
Shape and size
Vegetative cell
Straight, occasionally curved rods, 2.0-4.2 x 0.5-0.8 μm, motile by peritrichous flagella.[2]
Spores
Has ellipsoidal spores which are subterminal or terminal; swelling the sporangia. These are "centrally located" and either cylindrical or "Kidney-shaped".[2]
References
External links
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