Many types of bacteria can grow on agar, particularly nutrient agar, which is a widely used growth medium. The following are some examples of bacteria that thrive on nutrient agar, according to the provided reference:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Salmonella enteritidis
The reference provides a table illustrating the cultural characteristics of these microorganisms on nutrient agar:
| Microorganism | ATCC | Inoculum (CFU/ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 25923 | 50-100 |
| Escherichia coli | 25922 | 50-100 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 27853 | 50-100 |
| Salmonella enteritidis | 13076 | 50-100 |
This table shows that Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella enteritidis are all capable of growing on nutrient agar when inoculated at a concentration of 50-100 CFU/ml.
