The species name in the name Streptococcus mutans is "mutans." It is specific to this particular bacterium and distinguishes it from other species within the Streptococcus genus.

Streptococcus mutans produce dental caries or oral cavities. Mannitol sorbitol fuchsin azide agar of MSFA agar is used to isolate streptococcus mutans from other mutans.

The most common victim of the bacteria the streptococcus mutans is the common human teeth. This is because streptococcus mutans is also known as a cavity.

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