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yes its a spore former , that's why when it forms spore inside the throat during cold causing irritation inside due to the rough nature leads to cough and throat irritation
The scientific name for Thiobacillus acidophilus is Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans.
M.smegmatis is strictly a non-spore former. It neither forms spores nor capsules.
Severl species of Acidithiobacillus such as Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans (also known as Thiobacillus ferrooxidans) and Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans (also called Thiobacillus thiooxidans or Thiobacillus concretivorus) can convert various sulfur compounds to sulphuric acid a toxic water pollutant.
Yes, Thiobacillus species are acidophilic bacteria that can survive and thrive in extremely acidic environments, including sulfuric acid. They are capable of using sulfur compounds as an energy source and can tolerate high levels of acidity.
Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming microbe that is gram-positive, not gram-negative. Gram-negative spore-forming microbes include Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium tetani.
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Thiobacillus ferrooxidans is a bacteria that can oxidize sulfur compounds in the presence of water and oxygen. When sulfur compounds react with lime, it forms gypsum as a byproduct. Therefore, the presence of Thiobacillus ferrooxidans facilitates the conversion of lime to gypsum by promoting the oxidation of sulfur compounds.
Bacillus megaterium is a spore-forming bacterium. It produces endospores as a survival mechanism in response to harsh environmental conditions.
Thiobacillus denitrificans can help bioremediate groundwater by converting nitrate into nitrogen gas through denitrification, reducing nitrate contamination in the water. This process helps improve water quality by removing harmful nitrates. Additionally, Thiobacillus denitrificans can also play a role in sulfur oxidation, further enhancing its potential for bioremediation of groundwater contaminated with sulfur compounds.
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