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| Bacillus licheniformis | |
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| Phylum | Firmicutes |
| Class | Bacilli |
| Order | Bacillales |
| Family | Bacillaceae |
| Genus | Bacillus |
| Species | B. licheniformis |
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.
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