The main difference between Bacillus and Clostridium is that Bacillus are aerobic (requiring oxygen), while Clostridium are anaerobic (killed by oxygen).
The main difference between Bacillus and Clostridium is that Bacillus are aerobic (requiring oxygen), while Clostridium are anaerobic (killed by oxygen).
| Front | Difference between bacillus and clostridium |
|---|---|
| Back | Clostridium are anaerobes (killed by oxygen) and bacillus are aerobic (need oxygen) |
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