Vagococcus
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Vagococcus
Collins, et al. 1989
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Vagococcus acidifermentans |
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Vagococcus is a genus of gram-positive bacteria. They are nonmotile cocci which do not form spores.[1]
History
The first Vagococcus species, Vagococcus fluvialis, was isolated from chicken feces in 1974. However, the genus was not recognized as distinct until 1989.[1]