Bergeyella Vandamme et al. 1994
General information
Name
Bergeyella
Valid publication
1994
Nomenclature type
Bergeyella zoohelcum
Etymology
N.L. fem. dim. n. <i>Bergeyella</i>, named in honor of David H. Bergey, who created, together with his coworkers, the genus <i>Flavobacterium</i> in 1923, for his contributions to the taxononly of the genus <i>Flavobacterium</i> and related bacteria.
Description and emendation
Original Description
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The description of Bergeyella is the same as the description given previously for Weeksella. In addition, the following features differentiate the genus Bergeyella and genuine Weeksella species. Urease activity is present. No growth occurs at 42°C on MacConkey agar, or on β-hydroxybutyrate. Branchedchain fatty acids (15:0 iso, 15:0 iso 2OH, 17:1 iso, 17:0 iso 3OH) are predominant. Sphingophospholipids are absent. The DNA base composition ranges from 35 to 37 mol% G+C. The upper respiratory tracts of dogs and human wounds caused by dog bites are the most frequent sources. Pathogenicity is unknown.
Subdivision(s)
MID | Name | Rank | Taxon ID |
---|---|---|---|
M020504010423002 | Bergeyella porcorum | Species | 1735111 |
M020504010423001 | Bergeyella zoohelcum | Species | 1015 |
References
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Vandamme, P., Bernardet, J.F., Segers, P., Kersters, K., and Holmes, B. New perspectives in the classification of the flavobacteria: description of Chryseobacterium gen. nov., Bergeyella gen. nov., and Empedobacter nom. rev. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. (1994) 44:827-831.[DOI:10.1099/00207713-44-4-827]