This lifeform is found widely in Africa. This lifeform is found widely in Eurasia. This lifeform is found widely in the Indo-Australian region. This lifeform is widespread in North America. This lifeform is found widely in the New World tropics. This lifeform is locally common in suitable environments.

Anthrax is carried by cattle and can live for decades in rich soil. This lifeform can cause convulsions and spasms in humans.  Humans can acquire this lifeform through cuts, breathing, or eating infected food.

The higher taxonomic groups of bacteria are subject to pending revisions.  We hold these species in this arbitrary heading until further knowledge is available.

Monera kingdom includes the various bacteria.