What is one virulence factor that differentiates staphylococcus aureus from other species of staphylococci? what is one virulence factor that differentiates staphylococcus aureus from other species of staphylococci? it has a capsule. it produces lipase. it can produce coagulase. it can live on the surface of the skin and in cutaneous oil glands. it produces catalase?