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Author: Alonzo Bell Date Published: 09/08/2023 General Description of Bacillus Species Bacillus is a rod shaped bacteria which is classified as gram positive bacteria. Bacillus has a thick wall and outer membrane of peptidoglycan, which allows the microbes to adapt to harsh and not ideal climates. They are very persistent in the environment and can withstand adverse climates, chemicals, and even UV light. This type of bacteria is a spore forming chemoheterotroph which utilizes organic sources and carbon and chemical energy as a food source to produce water and carbon dioxide.  The spores allows these microbes to survive on very minimal and limited resources to prolong its life cycle. Bacillus undergoes aerobic respiration, which simply means that it uses oxygen present in order to metabolize and break down large molecules and derive energy from them.   Bacillus is often used on metal contaminated waters, because it can create dense microbial networks known as microbial bi...

Author: Alonzo Bell Date Published: 09/12/2023 General Description of Pseudomonas Species Pseudomonas is a gram negative bacteria. It is diverse and has more than 300 genus members. This bacteria is able to easily bond to soil particles, rocks, and other surfaces. Pseudomonas species are infamous for their ability to remediate toxic organics.  They utilize solutes, soil particles, and mineral surfaces to derive the nutrients essential for metabolism. Pseudomonas species thrive in well saturated areas such as wetlands, marsh, bogs, and marine environments. They even inhabit humans and animals. In optimal conditions this bacteria can experience dense growth of microbial biofilms, which gives it capabilities to remediate and remove toxins. Pseudomonas undergoes anaerobic respiration and produces carbon dioxide and water in the absence of oxygen, so they can thrive in diverse environments. Some Pseudomonas aquatic species are known to be contributing agents to parasitic diseases in fis...