| Brevibacillus brevis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Kingdom: | Bacillati |
| Phylum: | Bacillota |
| Class: | Bacilli |
| Order: | Brevibacillales |
| Family: | Brevibacillaceae |
| Genus: | Brevibacillus |
| Species: | B. brevis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brevibacillus brevis (Migula 1900) Shida et al. 1996[1] | |
Brevibacillus brevis (formerly known asBacillus brevis[2]) is aGram-positive,aerobic, motile,spore-forming,rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in soil, air, water, and decaying matter. It is rarely associated withinfectious diseases.[3] The antibioticsgramicidin andtyrocidine were first isolated from it.[4]
Brevibacillus brevis iscatalase positive,amylase negative,casein negative,gelatinase positive, andindole negative; most strains arecitrate users. Some strains are capable of oxidizingcarbon monoxide aerobically. Optimal growth occurs at 35 °C to 55 °C.
