Pseudomonas reptilivora

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Pseudomonas reptilivora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Proteobacteria
Class: Gamma Proteobacteria
Order: Pseudomonadales
Family: Pseudomonadaceae
Genus: Pseudomonas
Species: P. reptilivora
Binomial name
Pseudomonas reptilivora
Caldwell and Ryerson 1940

Pseudomonas reptilivora is a fluorescent, yellow-green, Gram-negative, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming, multiple polar flagellated, motile bacteria that is pathogenic to reptiles. It was originally isolated in Gila monsters (Heloderma suspectum), horned lizards (Phrynosoma solare), and chuckawallas (Sauromalus ater)[1]. The type strain is ATCC 14836.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Caldwell, ME, and Ryerson, DL. "A New Species of the Genus Pseudomonas Pathogenic for certain Reptiles." J Bacteriol. 1940 Mar; 39(3):323-36. PMID 16560295