Etymology:rett’ge.ri.N.L. gen. masc. n.rettgeri, of Rettger, named after L.F. Rettger, the American bacteriologist who first isolated the organism in 1904
homotypic synonym, not validly published, basonym of name in Approved Lists
Notes:
🥇 Nomenclatural type of the genus "Rettgerella" Kauffmann 1953.Publication:
Kauffmann F. On the classification and nomenclature of Enterobacteriacease. Riv Ist Sieroter Ital 1953; 28:485-491.