Clostridi
Clostridi refers to a group of bacteria within the class Clostridia, including the large genus Clostridium and related taxa. They are Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are obligate anaerobes and capable of forming endospores, a trait that helps them persist in harsh or oxygen-deprived environments.
These organisms are ecologically widespread, found in soil, sediments, sewage, and the gastrointestinal tracts of animals,
Physiologically, clostridia are largely fermentative and produce a variety of metabolic end products. Some species can
Pathogenic clostridia are medically significant. Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium tetani produce potent neurotoxins responsible for botulism
Taxonomically, the Clostridi group has undergone revisions with advances in molecular classification. The genus Clostridium is