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Nocardia caviae

  Nocardia caviae GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ·          Gram classification – Gram positive ·          Shape – rod shape ·          Catalase- positive ·          Cellular Morphology- Filamentous and Braching ·          Acid fast staining- Partially acid fast ·          Aerobic   Growth - Requires Oxygen for growth. ·          Optimum Temprature - 25°C to 37°C ·          Optimum pH - 6.5 to 7.5 ·          Habitat - Nocardia caviae is a bacterium that belongs to the genus Nocardia. Members of the genus Nocardia are commonly found in various environmental habitats, particularly in soil and water. Noca...