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Bacillus subtilis

DEFINITIONS OF: Bacillus subtilis

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

Synonyms:
Bacillus globigii, grass bacillus, hay bacillus
Type of:
B, bacillus
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
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