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Bacillus Coagulans
| Scientific Name | Bacillus coagulans |
| Category | Bacteria (Probiotic) |
| Shape | Rod-shaped |
| Size | 0.5 to 1.0 micrometers in diameter |
| Gram Staining | Gram-positive |
| Oxygen Requirement | Facultative anaerobe |
| Spore Formation | Yes, forms heat-resistant spores |
| Motility | Motile (has flagella) |
| Temperature Range | 37°C (optimal growth temperature) |
| pH Tolerance | Tolerates a pH range from 4 to 6 |
| Colony Appearance | White to creamy, opaque colonies |
| Growth Time | 18 to 24 hours |
| Habitat | Found in the gastrointestinal tract, dairy products |
| Function | Produces lactic acid, probiotic properties |
| Applications | Used in probiotics, fermentation of dairy and food products |