5 Fastest Growing Organisms in the World

4. C. Perfringen

Kingdom: Bacteria

Scientific Name: Clostridium perfringens

Growth Rate: doubles every 10 minutes

Similar to E. Coli, C. Perfringen is bacteria which is most commonly found on raw meat and poultry, as well as the intestines of humans and animals. An organism which grows even faster then E. Coli, this bacteria can cause illnesses such as gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, and food poisoning.