Bacillus stearothermophilus
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Bacillus stearothermophilus is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacteria and a member of the division Firmicutes. The bacteria is a thermophile and is widely distributed in soil, hot springs, ocean sediment, and is a cause of spoilage in food products. It is commonly used as a challenge organism for steam sterilization validation studies.
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