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==Background== |
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===Microbiology=== |
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* A nonphotosynthetic algae |
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* Closely related to [[Chlorella]], a genus of green algae |
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* Achlorophyllous obligate heterotrophs |
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* Found in rivers, ponds, mud, and sewage |
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* Species of importance to human health include: |
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** [[Prototheca wickerhamii]] (most common cause of infections in humans) |
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** [[Prototheca zopfii]] |
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** [[Prototheca miyajii]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 17 January 2026
Background
Microbiology
- A nonphotosynthetic algae
- Closely related to Chlorella, a genus of green algae
- Achlorophyllous obligate heterotrophs
- Found in rivers, ponds, mud, and sewage
- Species of importance to human health include:
- Prototheca wickerhamii (most common cause of infections in humans)
- Prototheca zopfii
- Prototheca cutis
- Prototheca miyajii
