🧫 Enterococcus faecalis on Blood Agar Here you see Enterococcus faecalis grown on blood agar, typically forming small, grayish colonies with no hemolysis (γ-hemolysis). 🔬 Key Characteristics • Gram-positive cocci • Grows in pairs or short chains • Facultative anaerobe • Tolerates high salt concentrations and bile • Can survive harsh environmental conditions 🏥 Clinical Significance E. faecalis is part of the normal intestinal flora but is also an important opportunistic pathogen. It is commonl