Bacillus sporothermodurans

Bacillus sporothermodurans is a species of bacteria notable for producing highly heat-resistant endospores, hence its name.[1] It is strictly aerobic. Its type strain is M215 (DSMZ 10599).[1]

Bacillus sporothermodurans
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B. sporothermodurans
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Bacillus sporothermodurans
Pettersson et al., 1996

This species has been recently transferred into the genus Heyndrickxia.[2] The correct nomenclature is Heyndrickxia sporothermodurans.

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