So this is Bacillus subtillis Please tell me the cell shape

So this is Bacillus subtillis. Please tell me the cell shape, cell arrangements, and the color please. Thanks.

Solution

Bacillus subtilis as the name indicates is rod shaped bacteria. It is gram positive, catalase positive bacteria. It is purple when stained with Gram staining. They form   small clumps, short chains, or single cells.

It also forms endospores to tolerate extreme environment.