Kingdom Bacteria Class Bacilli Family Bacillaceae Rank Species | Phylum Firmicutes Order Bacillales Genus Bacillus | |
Similar Bacillus safensis, Bacillus infernus, Bacillus odysseyi | ||
Bacillus stratosphericus is a microbe commonly found in high concentrations in the stratosphere. It is commonly found in the atmosphere but brought down to Earth as a result of atmospheric cycling processes. Scientists have successfully engineered it to create a biofilm which produce electricity.
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