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Very large
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Grows dispersed. “Thin and crooked”.
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“True branching”. Almost all species in wastewater stain gram positive when healthy.
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Gram positive. Often has Neisser positive granules.
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Often forms "bundles/twisted ropes". Often has attached growth.
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Usually dispersed. “Chain of cells” appearance.
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Neisser positive. Need Neisser stain to ID. Often difficult to see at phase contrast. Common to not see individual cells.
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Transparent/ "lighter" appearance.
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"Elongated rods/ long sausage links"