Reference Library
A collection of various Microbes. This library helps defines and describes the various elements you may find in your water.
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Shape:
N/A
Septa:
N/A
Sulfur Granules:
N/A
Sheath:
N/A
Branching:
N/A
Description
Groupings of four cell clustered together. Associated with organic acid substrate, commonly favoring higher SRT (sludge retention time) values.
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:
Sometimes Visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Very large
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Shape:
N/A
Septa:
Usually not visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Looks like Microthix but gram positive.
Shape:
OvalsRods
Septa:
Yes usually visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Grows dispersed. “Thin and crooked”.
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:
Individual cell not visible
Septa:
Yes- but very rarely seen septa.
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Gram positive. Often has Neisser positive granules.
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Shape:
Rectangles
Septa:
Yes - often difficult to see
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Yes
Description
Often forms "bundles/twisted ropes". Often has attached growth.
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Shape:
Square
Septa:
Yes - Visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
Yes
Branching:
Yes
Description
“Grainy” appearance. Often has attached growth.
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Shape:
OvalsRods
Septa:
Yes - visible
Sulfur Granules:
No
Sheath:
No
Branching:
No
Description
Usually dispersed. “Chain of cells” appearance.
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