Metschnikowia lunata sp. nov.
Ascosporulation in the yeast strain designated as Selenotila intestinalis Krassilnikov was achieved. On the basis of mode of ascus formation and ascospore morphology it is included in the genus Metschnikowia Kamienski as a new species, M. lunata.
D013172:Spores, Fungal; D015003:Yeasts / Q000145:classification* / Q000502:physiology