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Potential cause: Variable
or
Shape:
Variable
Septa:
N/A
Sulfur Granules:
N/A
Sheath:
N/A
Branching:
N/A
Description
Often star-fish-like in appearance. Commonly correlated with chronic stress (various potential causes).
Shape:
Variable
Septa:
Yes - most species Septa is visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
“True branching”. Almost all species in wastewater stain gram positive when healthy.
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Shape:
SausageIndividual cell not visible
Septa:
No - usually cannot be observed
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Yes
Description
Often "pins in a pin cushion". Sheath is often too difficult to see. Usually can't see individual cells. Occasionally small sausage-shaped cells are visible
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