Definitions for bacillus subtilis
bacil·lus sub·tilis

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1. Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus globigii, grass bacillus, hay bacillusnoun

   a species of bacillus found in soil and decomposing organic matter; some strains produce antibiotics

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1. Bacillus subtilis

   Bacillus subtilis, known also as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus, is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium, found in soil and the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants, humans and marine sponges. As a member of the genus Bacillus, B. subtilis is rod-shaped, and can form a tough, protective endospore, allowing it to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. B. subtilis has historically been classified as an obligate aerobe, though evidence exists that it is a facultative anaerobe. B. subtilis is considered the best studied Gram-positive bacterium and a model organism to study bacterial chromosome replication and cell differentiation. It is one of the bacterial champions in secreted enzyme production and used on an industrial scale by biotechnology companies.

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1. bacillus subtilis

   Bacillus subtilis is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacterium that is commonly found in soil and the gut of humans and some types of animals. It is known for its ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. Bacillus subtilis is considered non-pathogenic and has historically been used in laboratory studies as a model organism to study bacterial chromosome replication and cell differentiation. It is also used industrially to produce enzymes, antibiotics, and other specialty chemicals.

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1. Bacillus subtilis

   Bacillus subtilis, known also as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus, is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium. A member of the genus Bacillus, B. subtilis is rod-shaped, and has the ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. Unlike several other well-known species, B. subtilis has historically been classified as an obligate aerobe, though recent research has demonstrated that this is not strictly correct. Although this species is commonly found in soil, more evidence suggests that B. subtilis is a normal gut commensal in humans. A 2009 study compared the density of spores found in soil to that found in human feces. The number of spores found in the human gut is too high to be attributed solely to consumption through food contamination. Soil simply serves as a reservoir, suggesting that B. subtilis inhabits the gut and should be considered as a normal gut commensal.

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1. Bacillus subtilis

   A species of gram-positive bacteria that is a common soil and water saprophyte.

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   The numerical value of bacillus subtilis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of bacillus subtilis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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