the following information is not yet verified
Large Gram positive (variable) rods, with square ends 1.2-1.5 x 2.0-5.0 µm

Greatest cell diameter of a Bacillus species The bacilli tend to occur in pairs and chains

Spore shape: ellipsoidal spherical
Spore position: central, paracentral or subterminal
Sporangia swelling: negative

Obligate aerobic

BA: colonies are large, round, convex, slimy and not hemolytic Colonies may become yellow and then brown or black after prolonged incubation.

Capsule: might be present

BBAØ: no growth

James Versalovic et al.(2011) Manual of Clinical Microbiology 10th Edition