Bacillota
Bacillota is a phylum of bacteria in the domain Bacteria. The phylum contains a single class, Bacillota, which is composed of two orders, Bacillales and Lactobacillales. The phylum was created in 2020 to contain the class Bacilli, which was elevated to phylum status.
Taxonomy[edit | edit source]
The phylum Bacillota contains the following orders and families:
- Order Bacillales
- Family Bacillaceae
- Family Planococcaceae
- Family Staphylococcaceae
- Family Listeriaceae
- Order Lactobacillales
- Family Lactobacillaceae
- Family Streptococcaceae
- Family Enterococcaceae
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Bacillota are typically rod-shaped bacteria, although some species can be spherical. They are Gram-positive, meaning they retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method. Many species are capable of forming endospores, which are resistant to heat, desiccation, and chemicals.
Ecology[edit | edit source]
Bacillota are found in a variety of environments, including soil, water, and the human body. Some species are pathogenic, causing diseases such as anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) and food poisoning (Bacillus cereus).
See also[edit | edit source]
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