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Clostridium

Categorization
Cell Wall: Gram Positive Shape: Spore-forming Rod
Metabolism: Obligate Anaerobe (Distinguishes from Bacillus which is an aeroboic, spore-forming rod)
Overview
  • Clostridium is a genus of spore-forming, obligate anaerobic, gram positive rods. Individual species cause diseases largely by secreting powerful Exotoxins.
Member Organisms
  • Clostridium botulinum
  • Clostridium tetani
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Clostridium difficile
‹ Bacillus cereus up Clostridium botulinum ›
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