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The Bacillota (synonym "Firmicutes") are a phylum of bacteria, most of which have Gram-positive cell wall structure. They have round cells, called cocci (singular coccus), or rod-like forms (bacillus). A few Bacillota, such as Megasphaera, Pectinatus, Selenomonas, and Zymophilus from the class Negativicutes, have a porous pseudo-outer membrane that causes them to stain Gram-negative. Many Bacillota produce endospores, which are resistant to desiccation and can survive extreme conditions. They are found in various environments, and the group includes some notable pathogens. Those in one family,

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Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Bacillati
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taxon name
Bacillota
taxon rank
phylum
taxonomic type
Bacillus
topic's main category
Category:Bacillota
Commons category
Bacillota
taxon synonym
Firmicutes
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