Description
Genus and Species: Micrococcus luteus
Domain: Prokaryote
Optimal Growth Medium: Nutrient Agar
Optimal Growth Temperature: 25° C
Package: Slant
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Positive
Shape: Coccus (round-shaped)
This culture is Gram+, nonmotile cocci in clusters; with yellow pigment. It is cultured on nutrient agar at 25° C in a tube. Each culture contains enough material for a class of 30 students. Cultures are guaranteed as to species and purity.