Bacillus megaterium synthesizes a capsule composed of both polypeptide and polysaccharide. The polypeptide is located laterally along the axis of the cell and the polysaccharide is located at the poles and at the equator of the cell.
method
central
Yes, acid is produced but gas is not.
gram positive, streptobacillus
Yes. The characteristics of Bacillus megaterium are very similar to those of Bacillus subtilis so it's hard to distinguish the two if they are given as an unknown.
method
central
No. It is considered non-pathogenic to humans.
Bacillus megaterium
no it is not harmful to us
yes
Most Bacillus species are Catalase positive.
Yes, acid is produced but gas is not.
Bacillus megaterium
it is a chain. meaning that they are linked together like a chain
Russell Siboo has written: 'The characterization of some bacillus megaterium phages' -- subject(s): Bacillus megatherium, Bacteriophages
Balkis Hussain has written: 'Sensitivity of Bacillus megaterium to heavy metals'