Bacillus Common

Bacillus has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

"The farmer noticed that the white, chain-like clusters of bacillus growing on the rich compost were helping to break down organic matter for the upcoming planting season."

bacillus B

Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease.

"The microbiologist identified the soil contamination as a dangerous strain of bacillus that had begun to form spores and produce toxins."