Eubacterium limosum

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A genus of aerobic, Gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. This species is nonmotile, non-spore forming, indole negative, hydrolyzes esculin, does not reduce nitrate, and ferments erythritol. E. limosum is commensal in the gastrointestinal tract and may be useful as a probiotic.

**Synonyms:** - EUBACTERIUM LIMOSUM