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| Respiration: |
| Bacillus smithii is a facultative anaerobe. |
| Gram
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| Bacillus smithii is Gram stain positive. |
| Motility: |
| Bacillus smithii is motile. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Firmicutes; Bacilli; Bacillales; Bacillaceae; Bacillus |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Bacillus smithii is used as a biological indicator for steam sterilization cycle validations. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| The name Bacillus smithii was assigned in 1988. |
| Human health and disease: |
| None known |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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