What is another word for clostridia?
Pronunciation: [kləstɹˈɪdi͡ə] (IPA) 
Clostridia, a genus of spore-forming anaerobic bacteria, is a term typically used in the medical field. However, several other interchangeable terms can be used to refer to these bacteria. An alternative term for Clostridia is Clostridium, the singular form of the word. Additionally, the term "clostridial bacteria" is a broader term used to refer to all species within the Clostridia genus. Another synonym for Clostridia is anaerobic spore-forming bacteria, which is a more descriptive term because Clostridia form spores and require an anaerobic environment to grow. Lastly, gas gangrene bacteria is a synonym for Clostridia because some species of this genus can cause gas gangrene, a life-threatening condition.
