Ward's® Live Bacillus megaterium Culture

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

Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Positive
Morphology: Large rods in short twisted chains
Motility: Positive
Respiration: Aerobic

All bacterial 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 offered as a ready-to-use tube culture, as well as in a freeze-dried culture for longer storage.

Freeze-dried organisms come with everything you need to rehydrate and culture the organism when you're ready.

: These products contain living or perishable materials and will ship via overnight or 2nd day delivery. Please specify a delivery date during checkout.

Bacterial and fungal cultures are restricted and can only be ordered by educational and research professionals.

Ward's Science is not affiliated with the American Type Culture Collection and does not provide corresponding ATCC numbers for our organisms.

: Though this organism is not considered to be pathogenic, Ward's recommends that you utilize proper aseptic technique when handling all microorganisms.

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