154 BACTERIOLOGY 



Other micro-organisms in water. — A considerable number 

 of the micro-organisms met with in the air find a congenial 

 pabulum in water also, and hence are constantly met with 

 in the various examinations of that medium. Amongst 

 these are found the Micrococcus radiatus, Micrococcus cina- 

 bareus, Micrococcus flavus liquefaciens, Micrococcus desidens, 

 Micrococcus Jiavus tardigradus, Micrococcus candicans, Micro- 

 coccus viticulosus, Staphylococcus pyogenes aureus, Staphylo- 

 coccus pyogenes alhus, Staphylococcus cereus albus, Sarcina 

 alba, Sarcina Candida, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus multipedicu- 

 losus, &c., as well as some which decompose milk and will 

 be described under that head. 



