👉 A hylopathist is a type of bacterium that belongs to the family of Bacillaceae. They are characterized by their large, cylindrical cells with a unique shape known as the hylophilic body. These cells have an outer membrane and a cell wall that is composed of specialized lipids called hyloaxes. The hylopathists can be found in various environments such as soil, water, and air. The term "hylopathist" was first used to describe
