Clostridium
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| Cell Wall: Gram Positive | Shape: Spore-forming Rod |
| Metabolism: Obligate Anaerobe (Distinguishes from Bacillus which is an aeroboic, spore-forming rod) | |
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- Clostridium is a genus of spore-forming, obligate anaerobic, gram positive rods. Individual species cause diseases largely by secreting powerful Exotoxins.
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