The Firmicutes (Latin firmus “strong”, cutis “skin”) form a species-rich phylum within the domain of the bacteria. They play an important role in the spoilage of fermented beverages and are very resistant to extreme conditions such as dissication.
The Firmicutes (Latin firmus “strong”, cutis “skin”) form a species-rich phylum within the domain of the bacteria. They play an important role in the spoilage of fermented beverages and are very resistant to extreme conditions such as dissication.