Tanya;
If memory serves it is Clostridium tetani which under optimal conditions
can divide every 8 minutes. Eat my dust E. coli. I read this is some
medical microbiology book that is on my shelf at home. Other contenders?
Happy Weekend;
Michael
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On 2 Nov 1995, Tanya Kuritz wrote:
> Dear netters:
>> Textbooks that I read usually have information on bacterial species
> surviving temperature extremes, high salinity etc. Certainly, I have not
> read all the books, therefore, I am asking you. Can anybody name the
> fastest dividing bacterium or recommend the book that has collection of
> curious facts in bacteriology?
>> Tanya Kuritz
> Oak Ridge National Laboratory
> Oak Ridge, TN 37830
> (423)241-6013
> (423)574-9887 fax
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