| Characteristics | D17 | D22 | D23 |
Macroscopic observations | Colonies | Irregular | Regular | Irregulars |
Edge | regular | regular | Irregulars | |
Elevation | Bulging | Bulging | Semi-convex | |
Area | Brilliant | Brilliant | Rough | |
Color | Whitish | Pink | Whitish | |
Breathing mode | Aerobic | Aerobic | Aerobic | |
Microscopic observations | Form | Stick | Shell | Stick |
Mobility | Negative | Positive | Negative | |
Gram stain | Negative | Negative | Negative | |
Biochemical tests | Catalase | Positive | Positive | Positive |