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 | Respiration: |   
 | Bacillus smithii is a facultative anaerobe. |  
 
 
 | Gram 
 Stain: |  
 | Bacillus smithii is Gram stain positive. |  
 
 
 | Motility: |  
 | Bacillus smithii is motile. |  
 
  
 | Taxonomic lineage: |   
 | Bacteria; Firmicutes; Bacilli; Bacillales; Bacillaceae; Bacillus |  
 
  
 | Industrial uses or economic implications: |   
 | Bacillus smithii is used as a biological indicator for steam sterilization cycle validations. |  
 
  
 | Miscellaneous: |   
 | The name Bacillus smithii was assigned in 1988. |  
 
 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. 
 | Human health and disease: |   
 | None known |  
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