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Non-Spore-Forming Firmicutes
Gram staining of Bacillus Subtilis
A Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium which is rod-shaped, and has the ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme environmental conditions.
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