Clostridium bifermentans

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A species of anaerobic, Gram positive, rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. This species is spore-forming, motile, produces low levels of indole and ferments mannose. C. bifermentans is found in cases of gaseous gangrene and in rotting meat.

**Synonyms:** - CLOSTRIDIUM BIFERMENTANS - Paraclostridium bifermentans