NCIt definition : A species of a Gram-positive, aerobic, spore-forming bacillus in the family Bacillaceae.
The species is positive for protease and lipase but negative for amylase, phosphatase,
DNase, gelatinase and chitinase. B. pumilus is commonly found in soil and aquatic
environments.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Bacillus pumilus.;