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Bacillus licheniformis is a species of Bacillus bacteria.

The bacteria is widespread in the environment and is associated with food spoilage. B.licheniformis is thermophilic, its optimal growth temperature is about 50°C.

It causes abortion in cattle and sheep, possibly from spoiled silage or hay.