Clostridia

Clostridia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Bacteria
Division:	Firmicutes
Class:	Clostridia
Orders
Clostridiales    Acidaminococcaceae    Clostridiaceae    Eubacteriaceae    Heliobacteriaceae    Lachnospiraceae    Peptococcaceae    Peptostreptococcaceae    Syntrophomonadaceae Halanaerobiales Thermoanaerobacteriales

The Clostridia are a class of Firmicutes, including Clostridium and other similar genera. They are distinguished from the Bacilli by lacking aerobic respiration. Studies show they are not a monophyletic group, and their relationships are not entirely certain. Currently most are placed in a single order called Clostridiales, but this is not a natural group and is likely to be redefined in the future.

Notable species of this Class include;

• Clostridium perfringens (Gangrene,Food Poisoning)
• Clostridium difficile (Colitis)
• Clostridium tetani (Tetanus)
• Clostridium botulinum (Botulism)

Some of the enzymes produced by this group are used in bioremediation.