Properties | B. neonati | B. graminisolvens | B. intestinalis |
---|---|---|---|
Cell wide (εm) | 0.3–0.8 | 0.4–0.6 | n.a. |
Cell long (εm) | 1.4–2.9 | 1.2–4.5 | 1–3 |
Oxygen requirement | Anaerobic | Anaerobic | Anaerobic |
Gram stain | Negative | Negative | Negative |
Optimal growth temperature | 37°C | 35°C | 37°C |
Habitat | Human | Methanogenic reactor | Human |
Enzyme production | Â | Â | Â |
Indole | − | − | + |
Alkaline Phosphatase | + | − | + |
Urease | − | − | − |
Catalase | + | − | n.a. |
Gelatinase | + | − | − |
Utilization of | Â | Â | Â |
Glucose | − | + | + |
Mannose | − | + | + |
Lactose | − | + | + |
Raffinose | − | + | + |