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| Appropriate
growth media: |
| Trypticase Soy Agar/Broth |
| Respiration: |
| Bacillus safensis is aerobic. |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Bacillus safensis is Gram stain positive. |
| Motility: |
| Bacillus safensis is motile. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Firmicutes; Bacilli; Bacillales; Bacillaceae; Bacillus |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| None known |
| Miscellaneous: |
| The type strain of Bacillus safensis is highly resistant to salt, gamma and UV radiation. There are some concerns that Bacillus safensis may have been brought to the planet Mars with Spirit and Opportunity. |
| Human health and disease: |
| None known |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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