Bacteria - Living Material

Anabaena is a genus of filamentous, un-branched Cyanobacteria consisting of bead-like cells and enlarged spores or heterocysts.

Colorless, most widely dispersed of the Serratia species. 

Ames test strain for detecting carcinogens. Causes infection in humans. 

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

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

Isolated from human intestine, this organism is known for its distinctive putrefactive odor.

This colonial cyanobacteria is structured as several cells bound together in a gelatinous "mucilaginous sheath".

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

All microbial cultures undergo an extensive quality control program prior to releasing for sale, so they are guaranteed for purity as well as for species.

This organism is commonly isolated in soil and produces antibiotics such as bacitracin, subtilisin, and mycobacillin.

Beta hemolysis on blood. Causes wound infections and septicemia. 

This organism is a common inhabitant of intestinal flora, and can be a major cause of urinary tract infection.

isolated from human intestine. Lactose positive and sucrose positive after a few days’ growth. Causes a mild form of dysentery.

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

This organism is an aerobic organism that is commonly found as part of normal human intestinal flora. It is pathogenic.

This organism is a common environmental isolate, and can be found in soil as well as in industrial settings.