a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella

relating to or produced by or containing bacilli

relating to or produced by or containing bacilli

type genus of the Bacillaceae; includes many saprophytes important in decay of organic matter and a number of parasites

formed like a bacillus

relating to or produced by or containing bacilli

a species of bacillus that causes anthrax in humans and in animals (cattle and swine and sheep and rabbits and mice and guinea pigs); can be used a bioweapon

a species of bacillus found in soil and decomposing organic matter; some strains produce antibiotics

a bacillus bacterium that causes the plague; aerosolized bacteria can be used as a bioweapon

type genus of the Bacillaceae; includes many saprophytes important in decay of organic matter and a number of parasites