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Bacillus (Paenibacillus) macerans
A large aerobic, gram-negative, rarely gram-positive or gram-variable bacillus that produces endospores. Colonies appearing on agar medium are usually thin and spreading. It can be isolated from plants, canned fruits, and rarely from soil. Usually considered nonpathogenic for humans.