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Sarcina lutea

This is a bacteria that is found in air, water, soil and human skin (along with other mammals). The name Sarcina lutea is obsolete and Micrococcus luteus is currently used. The bacteria is generally harmless however there have been cases of infection in people with severely compromised immune systems, as seen with HIV infection.

Full: Sarcina lutea
Japanese: S. ルテア, S. rutea
Type: Bacteria