Name: "Actinomyces purpureus" Breed et al. 1948
Etymology: pur.pu’re.us. L. masc. adj. purpureus, purple red, referring to the colony colour of the type strain
Pronunciation (Latin), gender: ak-ti-NO-my-kes pur-PU-re-us, masculine
Original publication: Waksman SA, Henrici AT. Family III. Streptomycetaceae Waksman and Henrici. In: Breed RS, Murray EGD, Hitchens AP (eds), Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, 6th ed., The Williams & Wilkins Co, Baltimore, 1948, p. 929-980.
Nomenclatural status: not validly published
Taxonomic status: preferred name (not correct name)
Parent taxon: Actinomyces Harz 1877 (Approved Lists 1980)
Assigned by: Waksman SA, Henrici AT. Family III. Streptomycetaceae Waksman and Henrici. In: Breed RS, Murray EGD, Hitchens AP (eds), Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, 6th ed., The Williams & Wilkins Co, Baltimore, 1948, p. 929-980.
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