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title: Bacillus subtilis
description: "This microbe is a member of Group 1b *Bacilli*known for centrally located oblong spores that do not distend the sporangium.  They are catalase positive and ferment carbohydrates without production of gas.  They grow well over a wide range of temperatures.…"
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updated: "2024-09-17"
category: Reference Library / Gram positive bacilli
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# Bacillus subtilis

This microbe is a member of Group 1b *Bacilli*known for centrally located oblong spores that do not distend the sporangium.  They are catalase positive and ferment carbohydrates without production of gas.  They grow well over a wide range of temperatures.

*Bacillus subtilis*has been a key organism for discovery in the field of molecular genetics and the sporulation process.  It has economic value as a “factory” for production of enzymes and chemicals.  It is found in the soil, on plants, and in the digestive systems of a wide range of animals.  It is not harmful to humans, and in fact may be of value as a probiotic organism in some animals.