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'''Clostridium Botulinum''' is the name of a group of [[bacteria]] commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that produces the nerve [[toxin]] that causes [[botulism]].

'''Clostridium Botulinum''' is the name of a group of [[bacteria]] commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that produces botulin, the nerve [[toxin]] that causes [[botulism]]. Botulin is one of the most powerful toxins in the world, since as little as only one one-hundred millionth of an ounce can be fatal.

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