Organisms

Endospore-Forming Bacteria

A group of rods or cocci whose taxonomic affinities are uncertain. They form endospores, thick-walled bodies formed within the vegetative cells of certain bacteria, able to withstand adverse environmental conditions for prolonged periods.

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A group of rods or cocci whose taxonomic affinities are uncertain. They form endospores, thick-walled bodies formed within the vegetative cells of certain bacteria, able to withstand adverse environmental conditions for prolonged periods.

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  • Endospore Forming Bacteria

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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general or unspecified; prefer specific families & genera

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History Note

98; use explode 1976-97

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  • Bacteria (1976-1997)
  • Spores, Bacterial (1976-1997)

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  1. B03w.300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endospore-Forming Bacteria. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004725. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004725
  2. Endospore-Forming Bacteria. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69351865