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''Aeromonas salmonicida'' is one of the species belonging to the genus [[Aeromonas species - Overview|''Aeromonas'']]. | ''Aeromonas salmonicida'' is one of the species belonging to the genus [[Aeromonas species - Overview|''Aeromonas'']]. | ||
− | It is a non-motlie, Gram-negative bacteria. It causes | + | It is a non-motlie, Gram-negative bacteria. It causes Furunculosis in salmon and goldfish. |
''A.salmonicida'' tests positive for oxidase, lysine decarboxylase, methyl red, gelatin hydrolysis, and catalase. | ''A.salmonicida'' tests positive for oxidase, lysine decarboxylase, methyl red, gelatin hydrolysis, and catalase. |
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Aeromonas salmonicida | |
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Phylum | Gammaproteobacteria |
Class | Aeromonadales |
Order | Aeromonadales |
Family | Aeromonadaceae |
Genus | Aeromonas |
Species | A. salmonicida |
Characteristics
Aeromonas salmonicida is one of the species belonging to the genus Aeromonas.
It is a non-motlie, Gram-negative bacteria. It causes Furunculosis in salmon and goldfish.
A.salmonicida tests positive for oxidase, lysine decarboxylase, methyl red, gelatin hydrolysis, and catalase.
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References
George M Garrity (2005). Bergey's manual of systematic bacteriology. USA: Bergey's Manual trust.