Pseudoalteromonas tetraodonis
| Pseudoalteromonas tetraodonis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Gammaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Alteromonadales |
| Family: | Pseudoalteromonadaceae |
| Genus: | Pseudoalteromonas |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudoalteromonas tetraodonis (Simidu et al., 1990) Ivanova et al., 2001 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Alteromonas tetraodonis | |
Pseudoalteromonas tetraodonis is a marine bacterium known for its symbiotic relationship with fish such as the puffer fish. It secretes the neurotoxin tetrodotoxin which gives the Certain internal organs, such as liver, and sometimes the skin of its host its toxicity.
External links
- Euzéby, J.P. (March 4, 2012). "Pseudoalteromonas". List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature LPSN. Retrieved March 31, 2012.