Bacillus cereus

A species of rod-shaped bacteria that is a common soil saprophyte. Its spores are widespread and multiplication has been observed chiefly in foods. Contamination may lead to food poisoning.

Bacteria
- Endospore-Forming Bacteria
  - Gram-Positive Endospore-Forming Bacteria
    - Gram-Positive Endospore-Forming Rods
      - Bacillaceae
        Bacillus
        Bacillus cereus
- Firmicutes
  - Bacillales
    - Bacillaceae
      - Bacillus
        Bacillus cereus
- Gram-Positive Bacteria
  - Bacillales
    - Bacillaceae
      - Bacillus
        Bacillus cereus
  - Gram-Positive Endospore-Forming Bacteria
    - Gram-Positive Endospore-Forming Rods
      - Bacillaceae
        Bacillus
        Bacillus cereus
  - Gram-Positive Rods
    - Gram-Positive Endospore-Forming Rods
      - Bacillaceae
        Bacillus
        Bacillus cereus

Bacillus cereus

Context: Research Results