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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 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}}
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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 [[botulinum toxin|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}}
    
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