Biology:Mahella

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Short description: Genus of bacteria


Mahella
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Mahella
Type species
M. australiensis

Mahella is a genus in the phylum Firmicutes (Bacteria).[1] The name Mahella derives from: New Latin feminine gender dim. noun Mahella, named in honour of the American microbiologist Professor R.A. Mah, for his important contribution to the taxonomy of anaerobes.[2]

Species

The genus contains a single species,[2] namely M. australiensis ( Bonilla Salinas et al. 2004, (Type species of the genus).; New Latin feminine gender adjective australiensis, related to Australia.)[3]

See also

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3843432 entry