Description
Genus and Species: Corynebacterium xerosis
Domain: Prokaryote
Optimal Growth Medium: Brain Heart Infusion Agar
Optimal Growth Temperature: 37° C
Package: Tube
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram Variable
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped)
This culture is Gram variable, nonmotile rods, inhabits skin and mucous membranes of humans. It is cultured on brain heart infusion agar at 37° C in a tube. Each culture contains enough material for a class of 30 students. Cultures are guaranteed as to species and purity.