Assertion: bacillus anthracis's form | /r/CapableOf | remain viable
Facets:
value: in contaminated soil
type: LOCATION
value: for many years
type: TEMPORAL
value: on exposure to the air
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: On exposure to the air, the vegetative forms sporulate, and the spores of B. anthracis, which are very resistant to adverse environmental conditions and disinfection, may remain viable in contaminated soil for many years ( see picture ).