botulinus
/ˈbɑtʃəˌlaɪnəs/
noun
- Another name for the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism.
- Botulinus spores can survive in soil for many years.
- The lab identified botulinus in the contaminated food sample.
- Improper canning can allow botulinus to grow and produce toxins.