Micrococcus luteus is a Gram-positive, to Gram-variable, nonmotile, Coccus, saprotrophic bacterium that belongs to the family Micrococcaceae. It is urease and catalase positive.
Why is a mammoth more likely to fossilize than a caterpillar? A mammoth is more likely to fossilize than a caterpillar because a caterpillar has no hard tissue. Bones and cartilage are much more likely to fossilize. Edit
Are caterpillars carnivores herbivores or omnivores? Most caterpillars are herbivores and consume principally autotrophs such as plants, algae and photosynthesizing bacteria. They are mostly phytophagous (herbivore) in food habi â¦ t, with some species being entomophagous (eat other insects).22 people found this useful.ost caterpillars are herbivores and consume principally autotrophs such as plants, algae and photosynthesizing bacteria. They are mostly phytophagous (herbivore) in food habi â¦ t, with some species being entomophagous (eat other insects). 22 people found this useful.