• It is a gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium, found in soil and the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants, humans, and marine sponges.
  • It is widely used to produce enzymes, antibiotics, and vitamins.
  • USES (Has application in various sectors, but these areas are more focused on by UPSC)
    • Biofertilizer
    • Bioremediation
    • Probiotics

Source: The Hindu