Terramycin is obtained from

Streptomyces aurefaciens

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Streptomyces venezuelae

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Streptomyces griseus

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Streptomyces rimosus

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The correct option is C Streptomyces rimosus
Terramycin is a brand of tetracycline antibiotic. It is widely prescribed by doctors for a number of illnesses and conditions.
Terramycin is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces rimosus, a new species of actinomycete isolated from a soil sample by Finlay and his associates.

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