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Species "Bacterium abortus"
Name: "Bacterium abortus" Schmidt 1901
Etymology: ab.or’tus. L. gen. masc. n. abortus, abortion
Pronunciation (Latin), gender: … ab-OR-tus, neuter
Nomenclatural type: 544; ATCC 23448; NCTC 10093
Conduct genome-based taxonomy at
16S rRNA gene:
AF091354
Analyse
FASTA
Original publication: Schmidt J. Familie Bacteriaceae. In: Schmidt J, Weis F (eds), Bakterierne. Naturhistorisk Grundlag for det Bakteriologiske Studium, Morten Porsild, København, 1901, p. 248-296.
Nomenclatural status: not validly published, basonym of name in Approved Lists
Taxonomic status: synonym (and no standing)
Correct name: Brucella melitensis (Hughes 1893) Meyer and Shaw 1920 (Approved Lists 1980)
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Synonyms:
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Name Kind Brucella suis Huddleson 1929 (Approved Lists 1980) heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP "Streptococcus melitensis" Hughes 1893 heterotypic synonym, not validly published, basonym of name in Approved Lists Brucella ceti Foster et al. 2007 heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella canis Carmichael and Bruner 1968 (Approved Lists 1980) heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella melitensis (Hughes 1893) Meyer and Shaw 1920 (Approved Lists 1980) heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella inopinata Scholz et al. 2010 heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella ovis Buddle 1956 (Approved Lists 1980) heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella vulpis Scholz et al. 2016 heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella microti Scholz et al. 2008 heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella abortus (Schmidt 1901) Meyer and Shaw 1920 (Approved Lists 1980) homotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP Brucella neotomae Stoenner and Lackman 1957 (Approved Lists 1980) heterotypic synonym, validly published under the ICNP
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Notes:
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⏲ According to Verger et al. (1985), this species is a later heterotypic synonym of "Streptococcus melitensis" Hughes 1893.
Publication:
Verger JM, Grimont F, Grimont PAD, Grayon M. Brucella, a monospecific genus as shown by deoxyribonucleic acid hybridization. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 1985; 35:292-295.
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⏲ According to Verger et al. (1985), this species is a later heterotypic synonym of Brucella melitensis (Hughes 1893) Meyer and Shaw 1920 (Approved Lists 1980).
Publication:
Verger JM, Grimont F, Grimont PAD, Grayon M. Brucella, a monospecific genus as shown by deoxyribonucleic acid hybridization. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 1985; 35:292-295.
- 😷 The risk group for Belgium has been imported on 2024-02-05. The full classification is: risk group = 3, note = "human and animal pathogen - biological class of risk animal: 3". — The risk group for Canada has been imported on 2024-02-27. The full classification is: risk group = 3, note = "Animal classification RG: 3 - Security sensitive biological agent: Yes - Terrestrial animal pathogen under Canadian Food Inspection Agency authority: Yes - Containment level: Containment Level 3". — If in doubt, use the risk group given in the regulations for your country and, if these are not available, use the risk group given in the catalogue of the culture collection from which you have obtained or intend to obtain the strain.
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⏲ According to Verger et al. (1985), this species is a later heterotypic synonym of "Streptococcus melitensis" Hughes 1893.
Publication:
Verger JM, Grimont F, Grimont PAD, Grayon M. Brucella, a monospecific genus as shown by deoxyribonucleic acid hybridization. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 1985; 35:292-295.
Parent taxon: "Bacterium" Ehrenberg 1831
Assigned by: Schmidt J. Familie Bacteriaceae. In: Schmidt J, Weis F (eds), Bakterierne. Naturhistorisk Grundlag for det Bakteriologiske Studium, Morten Porsild, København, 1901, p. 248-296.
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Record number: 4227
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