Plural of clostridium; a group of rod-shaped bacteria, many of which are capable of forming protective spores.
Plural of 'clostridium' from Greek 'kloster' (spindle) and 'idion' (small). Named for their spindle-like shape under microscopes by scientists in the late 19th century.
Clostridia are ancient survivors—some can form spores that survive boiling, radiation, and extreme conditions for decades, making them nature's most resilient bacteria and a major concern for food safety and medicine.
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