Prototheca salmonis J.C.Gentles & P.M.Bond, nom. inval. 1977
Publication Details
Prototheca salmonis J.C.Gentles & P.M.Bond, nom. inval. 1977: 138, figs A, 1-6, 7-9
Published in: Gentles, J.C. & Bond, P.M. (1977). Protothecosis of Atlantic Salmon. Sabouraudia 15: 133-139.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Prototheca is Prototheca zopfii W.Krüger.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Description
In culture on glucose peptone agar development restricted, colonies becoming
distinctively yellow when mature. Cells mainly globose 5-20µm (av. 10 µm). Endospores
variable in number, 3-14 or more; sporangia sparsely produced. Optimum
growth temperature approx. 14°C ; capable of growth at 4°C ; no growth at 24°C.
Habitat
Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) parr.
Created: 12 February 2010 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 October 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 October 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
