Alicyclobacillaceae

The Alicyclobacillaceae are a family of gram-positive bacteria. Some of them are thermophiles, they can live at around . They also tolerate acidic pH levels of 1.5–5.5. They can make endospores. Alicyclobacillaceae are found in soil, water and in geothermal springs.

 References 
George Garrity (hrsg.): Bergey's manual of systematic bacteriology, Volume 3: The low G+C Gram Positives. 2. Auflage. Springer-Verlag, New York u. a. O. 2008, .

Category:Gram-positive bacteria