Family Bacillaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Typically rod-shaped usually Gram-positive bacteria that produce endospores.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Family Bacillaceae is a group of typically rod-shaped, usually Gram-positive bacteria that produce endospores, commonly found in soil and water environments.
- Bacillus anthracis, a member of the Family Bacillaceae, is a pathogenic bacterium that causes anthrax in humans and animals.
- The Family Bacillaceae includes several species of bacteria that are known to produce endospores, allowing them to survive extreme environmental conditions.
- Members of the Family Bacillaceae are often used in the production of antibiotics, enzymes, and other commercially valuable compounds.
- The Family Bacillaceae is a diverse group of bacteria, with species that can be found in a wide range of habitats, from hot springs to the human gut.