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Kocuria
varians
| Gram
Stain: |
Kocuria varians is Gram stain positive |
| Respiration: |
Kocuria varians is aerobic |
| Motility: |
Kocuria varians is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria (class); Actinobacteridae;
Actinomycetales; Micrococcineae; Micrococcaceae; Kocuria |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Kocuria varians
produces an antibiotic (Variacin) that controls the growth
of Bacillus species. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Kocuria varians was reclassified from Micrococcus
varians. Kocuria varians is a moderately halophilic
bacterium. |
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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