"Ward's Phenomena Lab Activities"

This organism is often times isolated from food; in large amounts it can cause food poisoning

Isolated from soil. Forms red pigment (best on high carbohydrate medium) and has oval eccentric spores. 

This organism is a common environmental isolate, and can be found in soil as well as in industrial settings.

Colorless, most widely dispersed of the Serratia species. 

This spore-forming, thermophilic organism is commonly used for germicidal and sporicidal testing due to its ability to withstand higher-than-normal temperatures.

All microbial cultures undergo an extensive quality control program prior to releasing for sale, so they are guaranteed for purity as well as for species.

This organism is a common inhabitant of intestinal flora, and can be a major cause of urinary tract infection.

From soil and water rich in minerals. Organism of putrefaction.

This organism is commonly isolated from human nasopharyngeal mucosa

Isolated from milk and cheese products. Can be used to ferment milk.