Abstract
The mode of cellulose-degradation by the marine a robic cellulose-decomposing bacteria (Vibrio purpureus, Vibrio purpureus var. albus and Cellvibrio flavescens var. marinus) was studied by observing the changes in weight, copper number and index (R) of residtuai cellulose.
The results obtained indicate that there are distinct differences among the modes of cellulose-decomposition by the organisms employed. It is thought that the mode of attack of cellulose by Vibrio purpureus and Vibrio purpureus var. albus is “weathering” type and that of Cellvibrio flavescens var. marinus “liquefying” type.
