bacillus (Meaning)

Wordnet

bacillus (n)

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

Webster

bacillus (n.)

A variety of bacterium; a microscopic, rod-shaped vegetable organism.

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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soilA variety of bacterium; a microscopic, rod-shaped

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Bacillus bacteria are rod-shaped, spore-forming organisms commonly found in soil and water.

Bacillus subtilis is a type of bacillus bacterium that is used in industry to produce enzymes and other products.

Bacillus cereus is a bacillus bacterium that can cause food poisoning in humans.

Bacillus anthracis is a deadly bacillus bacterium that can cause anthrax.