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 | |
|
Alteromonas tetraodonis | |
Pseudoalteromonas tetraodonis is a marine bacterium known for its symbiotic relationship with fish such as the pufferfish. It secretes the neurotoxin, tetrodotoxin, which gives certain organs toxicity (i.e. the host's liver or skin).
External links
- Euzéby, J.P. (March 4, 2012). "Pseudoalteromonas". List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature LPSN. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
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