| − | '''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; as little as only one one-hundred millionth of an [[ounce]] can be fatal. | + | '''''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; as little as only one one-hundred millionth of an [[ounce]] can be fatal.{{fact}} |