Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming, motile bacterium. It is notable for producing botulinum toxin, one of the most potent neurotoxins known. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Source Wikidata: Clostridium botulinum
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1. Clostridium botulinum (Wikipedia)
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C. botulinum produces heat-resistant endospores that are commonly found in soil and are able to survive under adverse conditions.
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Clostridium botulinum is a gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming, motile bacterium that has the ability to produce botulinum toxin, which is a highly potent neurotoxin.
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Wikidata: Clostridium botulinum
Child Taxon Of: Clostridia, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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