"Tubes"

This organism is commonly isolated from human nasopharyngeal mucosa

Frequent human isolate. Causes gastroenteritis.

From sewage and human intestine. Causes dysentery. 

The presence of A. viscolactis in milk is a common cause for sliminess or "ropiness".

Produces orange pigments. 

Grows on dead tissues. Novobiocin resistant (S. epidermidis and S. aureus novobiocin sensitive). 

Noted for capsular swelling. Causes pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

This organism is commonly isolated from soil or water, and produces a pink or rose colored pigment.

Isolated from milk and cheese products. Can be used to ferment milk. 

Isolated from human nasopharynx, saliva, and sputum. Spontaneously agglutinates in saline.