Bacillus mesentericus
Species of bacterium
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Bacillus mesentericus is a Gram-positive species of bacteria. Strains of this species may contaminate bread dough, forming a sticky, rope-like texture.[1][2]
| Bacillus mesentericus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Kingdom: | Bacillati |
| Phylum: | Bacillota |
| Class: | Bacilli |
| Order: | Bacillales |
| Family: | Bacillaceae |
| Genus: | Bacillus |
| Species: | B. mesentericus |
| Binomial name | |
| Bacillus mesentericus Trevisan | |
This species has been experimentally explored as a potential probiotic.[3][4]
