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Spore – dormant resistant structure formed during periods of environmental stress Cryptobiotic state - no measurable metabolic activity 2 Important Genera:

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2 Spore – dormant resistant structure formed during periods of environmental stress Cryptobiotic state - no measurable metabolic activity 2 Important Genera: Bacillus Bacillus anthracis - anthrax Bacillus cereus - gastroenteritis (food poisoning) Clostridium Clostridium tetani - tetanus (lock jaw) Clostridium botulinum - botulism Clostridium perfringens - gas gangrene

3 Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Central Spore

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5 Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Terminal Spore

6 Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Terminal with enlarged sporangium

7 Clostridium tetani

8 Clostridium botulinum

9 Clostridium perfringens


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