Sporosarcina

Sporosarcina is a genus of bacteria.
The cells of "Sporosarcina" are either shaped like a rod or like a bowl (coccoid). Most species are able to move (motile). All species of "Sporosarcina" are capable of aerobic respiration using oxygen. Some species have the enzyme urease and can break down urea. The species "S. ureae" is common in the soil where cattle live.